Servings
16 drinks
Ingredients
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves
1 inch ginger cut into medallions
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 liters seltzer
lime cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
Bring molasses, honey, water, cinnamon stick, cloves and ginger to a boil and stir to make sure the molasses and honey has dissolved. Turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Store in the fridge overnight to let the spices infuse.
The next day, add the salt and vanilla and stir. Pour it into a jar.
To make one drink, pour one tablespoon (or shot!) of the syrup in a glass over ice. Top with 1/4 cup of seltzer, (or to taste) and a squeeze of lime if using. I'd suggest making the drinks one at a time to your taste rather than mixing the syrup with the seltzer all at once. There is something ritualistic about mixing up a little drink for yourself so make it part of the experience