Ingredients
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3/4 pound fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
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1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
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1 cup fresh mint
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2 cups turbinado sugar
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3/4 cup honey
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16 ounces water
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4 ounces fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Directions
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Place the ginger, cucumber and mint in a food processor and finely chop. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan. Add the turbinado sugar, honey, water, lime juice and black peppercorns; simmer over moderate heat for 10 minutes. Strain into a bowl, pressing on the solids.
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Wipe out the pan. Pour in the mixture and simmer over low heat until thick enough to coat a spoon, 10 minutes. Let cool; refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.