ginger cinnamon soda

I run so hard that I have been under the weather this weekend.  Good for the book pile, not so good for everything else.  Even my puttering slows down.

I have spent some time in the kitchen.

 

This is what my stove top looks like on I day I am under the weather and home.  I thank Russell for all his help.

I was making syrup and decided to add in some cinnamon sticks.  I did not think think that I was going to post about this, but it was so good that I had to share.

Ginger Cinnamon Syrup

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 piece of ginger the size of your fist, skinned and sliced

6 cinnamon sticks.

In a pan, place the sugar, water, ginger, and cinnamon sticks.  Bring to a boil and then turn down to simmer for 15 minutes.  Turn off the heat and let sit for about a half an hour.

 

Strain the syrup into a jar.

The syrup is the most beautiful color!  

Put an inch of syrup in the bottom of an eight ounce glass or similar.  Add ice and soda water.  Stir.

This is pretty fabulous if you like ginger and cinnamon.  Enjoy outside!  Hopefully, you are not having thunderstorms and can be outside!