Spicy Ginger Soda

Ingredients

• 2  " pieces ginger fresh peeled finely chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 12  lime wedges 
• 4 teaspoons pepper flakes red crushed
• 6 cups soda water divided
• 1 cup sugar 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. 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.
2. Remove panfrom heat, cover, and steep for 30 minutes.Strain ginger syrup into a jar and chill. Fill a12-ounce glass with ice cubes.
3. Add 2 tablespoons gingersyrup, squeeze a lime wedge into glass,and top with soda water. Stir to combine.Repeat to make 11 more sodas.
4. Per serving: 74 calories, 17 g sugar
5. Bon Appétit