Candied Ginger Cocktail Ribbons
Make drinks feel special with one easy homemade finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 1 two-inch piece of fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Peel ginger into very thin long ribbons with a vegetable peeler.
- Simmer with sugar and water for 15–20 minutes until flexible.
- Lift with tongs and coil around a skewer to cool.
- Set a ginger curl on a cocktail pick.
How to use it
Try with a spicy margarita or gin and lemon.
Storage & safety
Chill remaining ribbons in their syrup and use within one week.