Ginger Liqueur - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup honey
1 cup water
3 tablespoons chopped gingerroot
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 cups Scotch whisky

Preparation

You will also need: Coffee filters for straining.
Bring honey and water to boil for 3-5 minutes.
Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
Add ginger root and lemon zest. Boil for an additional 4 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand until just warm.
Strain solids from liquid mixture into a medium bowl. Transfer solids to coffe filter and squeeze out any remaining liquid with your hands.
Transfer liquid to a clean 1-quart container. Add Whisky, store in a cool, dark place for 1 month.
After storing for one month take the liquid and pour the liquid through a coffee filter and into into final serving container.
Age for 2 more weeks before serving.