Flavored Syrups; Ginger; Mint; Lemongrass - Cuisinart SMS-201 Series Instruction Booklet

FLAVORED SYRUPS

Ginger Syrup
Use this syrup to make your own ginger ale.
This is also a key ingredient to a lot of popular
cocktails, such as the Dark 'n Stormy
Makes about 2 cups
3 cups Simple Syrup (Version 1)
¾ cup finely chopped fresh ginger
1 . Bring the syrup and ginger to a boil in a small
saucepan . Once it boils, reduce heat and allow
to simmer for about 40 minutes .
2 . Strain the steeped syrup, discarding the ginger .
Allow to cool completely before using . Syrup can
be stored in an airtight container in the
refrigerator for up to a month .
Mint Syrup
In addition to being perfect for a refreshing mint
soda, a bit of this syrup in a glass of iced tea or
lemonade makes a wonderful summer drink.
Makes about 2 cups
2 cups Simple Syrup (Version 2)
½ cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves
(about 35 medium leaves)
1 . Bring the syrup to a boil in a small saucepan .
Once it boils, remove pan from heat and add
mint . Cover and steep for 30 minutes .
2 . Strain the steeped syrup, discarding the leaves .
Allow to cool completely before using . Syrup can
be stored in an airtight container in the
refrigerator for up to a month .
supermarkets, or specialty stores. It is in the
produce section and is a long, brittle stalk (look for
green stalks, not ones that are brown and peeling at
the ends, for that means that they are past their
prime). If you cannot locate it in the produce
on page 6.
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section, try looking in the frozen food aisles (and if
you are lucky, it's already chopped!). Peel away the
Makes about 1 cup
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1 . Bring the syrup to a boil in a small saucepan .
Once it boils, remove pan from heat and add
chopped lemon grass . Cover and steep for 30
minutes .
2 . Strain the steeped syrup, discarding the lemon
grass . Allow to cool completely before using .
Syrup can be stored in an airtight container in
the refrigerator for up to a month .
Makes about 2 cups
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3
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1 . Bring the syrup to a boil in a small saucepan .
Once it boils, remove pan from heat and add
remaining ingredients . Cover and steep for 30
minutes .
2 . Strain the steeped syrup, discarding the spices .
Allow to cool completely before using . Syrup can
be stored in an airtight container in the
refrigerator for up to a month .
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Lemongrass Syrup
Lemon grass can be found in many larger
outer leaf and use the inner, fresher stalk.
cup Simple Syrup (Version 2)
tablespoons chopped lemongrass
(from about 1 stalk)
Winter Spice Syrup
A delicious mixture of all
of the favorite winter spices.
cups Simple Syrup (Version 1)
whole cinnamon sticks
(each about 4 inches)
allspice berries
whole cloves
star anise pods
whole black peppercorns