Step 1

Peel and slice ginger thinly.

Step 2

Bring ginger to a boil in one quart of water. Cook until just tender.

Step 3

Strain, reserving cooked ginger for making ginger candy.

Step 4

Measure sugar into a saucepan. Use 3 cups for a medium ginger syrup, 4 cups for a heavy ginger syrup.

Step 5

Stir in ginger flavored water. Bring to a boil.

Step 6

Remove ginger simple syrup from heat. Allow to cool and transfer to jars or bottles.