Spicy Ginger Soda Recipe
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 3″ pieces fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 12 lime wedges
- 6 cups soda water, divided
- Combine sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, ginger, and 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat, cover, and steep for 30 minutes. Strain ginger syrup into a jar and chill. Fill a 12-ounce glass with ice cubes. Add 2 tablespoons ginger syrup, squeeze a lime wedge into glass, and top with soda water. Stir to combine. Repeat to make 11 more sodas.
