- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 6 chunks
- zest of 2 limes
- Combine the sugar, water, ginger, and lime zest in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Turn off the heat and allow the ginger and lime to steep in the syrup for 3 hours. Strain the syrup into an airtight glass jar. Store for up to 1 month in the refrigerator