Recipe: Ginger Ale with Frozen Grapes (using homemade ginger syrup)

GINGER ALE WITH FROZEN GRAPES

FOR THE GINGER SYRUP:
4 cups water
2 cups sliced unpeeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
FOR SERVING:
Frozen seedless grapes
Sparkling water
Mint sprigs, for garnish

TO MAKE THE GINGER SYRUP:
Bring the water and ginger to a boil in a saucepan, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Uncover and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the infusion through cheesecloth and discard the ginger. Stir in the lemon juice and honey and let cool to room temperature.

FOR EACH SERVING:
Add 1/4 cup of the ginger syrup to a glass with frozen grapes, then fill the glass with sparkling water and garnish with a sprig of mint.

TO STORE:
Store the ginger syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days. Store the grapes in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer for 3 months.

VARIATION:
You can also use this ginger syrup to make a hot beverage. Just stir 3 tablespoons of the syrup into 1 cup of hot water, then add more honey or lemon if you like.

Makes about 2 cups syrup
Source: The Cancer Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery by Rebecca Katz