ginger-champagne-cocktail-241133.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Bring ginger, 2/3 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce to a simmer; cook until liquid thickens to maple syrup consistency, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool. Strain syrup; discard ginger. Combine Chinese five-spice powder and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar on a shallow plate. Moisten the rim of Champagne flutes with water and dip in sugar. Drop 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger and 1 star anise into each glass. Add 1 tablespoon syrup and about 3 ounces Champagne."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger",
        "2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar",
        "1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder",
        "3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger",
        "8 whole star anise",
        "1 bottle (750 ml) Champagne or sparkling wine"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Champagne",
        "Alcoholic",
        "Ginger",
        "Cocktail Party",
        "New Year's Eve",
        "Cocktail",
        "Spice",
        "Winter",
        "Healthy",
        "Anise",
        "Self",
        "Drink",
        "Wedding"
    ],
    "title": "Ginger Champagne Cocktail",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ginger-champagne-cocktail-241133"
}