Ingredients
- zest of 2 lemons (approx. 1 1/2 T)
- 1/4 cup - ginger, peeled, sliced, or 1/2 tsp. of ground ginger
- 1 cup - water
- 1 cup - honey
- 1/2 cup - lemon juice
Steps
- In a small saucepan, combine lemon zest, sliced ginger and 1 cup of water.
- Bring mixture to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, then strain through into a heat-proof measuring cup.
- Rinse the saucepan out and pour in 1 cup of honey.
- On low heat, warm the honey, but do not allow it to boil.
- Add the strained lemon ginger water and the lemon juice.
- Stir the mixture until it combines to form a thick syrup.
- Pour into a clean jar with a lid.