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Toasting the New Year with Ginger Soda

Ginger Soda

Makes 1 serving

ice cubes
2 tablespoons ginger syrup (recipe below)
1/2 cup cold club soda
Meyer lemon slice

1. Partially fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour 2 tablespoons of ginger syrup over the ice, then add the club soda.

2. Serve as is, garnished with a thin slice of Meyer lemon, or stir the syrup and club soda together before garnishing with a thin slice of Meyer lemon and serving.

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Ginger Syrup

Makes approximately 2 cups

4 ounces fresh ginger
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups water
zest of 1/2 Meyer lemon, finely grated

1. Peel and finely chop the ginger.

2. Mix the grated ginger with the granulated sugar and water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once the mixture comes to a boil, continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.

3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the finely grated Meyer lemon zest. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve. Store the syrup covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.