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Ginger Brandy

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    12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Fresh Ginger Root
  • 1 Vanilla Bean
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Water
  • 1 large Orange, zested
  • 1 1/2 cups Brandy

Directions

  1. Peel the ginger and slice into thin strips. Run a knife lengthwise down the vanilla bean.
  2. Put the ginger, vanilla bean, sugar and water into a sauce pan and bring it to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Afterwards, remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool.
  3. In a large resealable jar, combine the ginger syrup, orange zest and brandy. Shake well and allow the mixture to steep for 24 hours. Remove the vanilla bean and steep for a further 24 hours.
  4. Strain the mixture through a strainer lined with a coffee filter.
  5. Bottle your ginger brandy and let it sit for another 24 hours to allow the flavors to mellow further.
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