Cheesy Pancake Bakes

Homemade Ginger Beer
Syrup makes 12 glasses
INGREDIENTS
For the ginger syrup:
1 cup honey
1 cup water
3 thin slices ginger
3 strips of lemon peel
For the ginger beer:
3 tbsp ginger syrup
½ tbsp lemon juice
1 cup Valpré Sparkling Spring Water
1 slice peeled ginger, to garnish
1 slice lemon, to garnish
METHOD
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In a medium saucepan on a medium heat, combine the honey, water and ginger. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, cover and allow to infuse while cooling.
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Strain and pour into a glass bottle with a lid. *Chef’s Tip: Syrup will last in the fridge for up to 2 months.
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To prepare one serving of ginger beer, simply pour 3 tablespoons of prepared ginger syrup in an ice-filled glass.
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Add a squeeze of lemon juice and fill the glass with Valpré Sparkling Spring Water.
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Stir well and garnish with a slice of ginger and lemon. Serve and ENJOY!
Homemade Lemonade
Syrup makes 12 glasses
INGREDIENTS
For the lemon syrup:
1 cup honey
1 cup water
2 tbsp grated lemon zest
8 lemons, juiced
For the lemonade:
3 tbsp lemon syrup
1 cup Valpré Sparkling Spring Water
1 slice lemon, to garnish
1 sprig mint, to garnish
METHOD
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Roll the lemons while pressing down firmly on a hard surface to make them softer. This will help to release the juices.
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In a medium saucepan on a medium heat, combine the honey, water, grated lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, cover and allow to infuse while cooling.
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Strain and pour into a glass bottle with a lid. *Chef’s Tip: Syrup will last in the fridge for up to 2 months.
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To prepare a glass of lemonade, simply pour 3 tablespoons of prepared lemon syrup in an ice-filled glass.
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Fill the glass with Valpré Sparkling Spring Water. Stir well and garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint. Serve and ENJOY!
Homemade Berry Soda
Syrup makes 12 glasses
INGREDIENTS
For the berry syrup:
1 cup honey
1 cup water
2 star anise
1 cup mixed frozen berries
For the berry soda:
3 tbsp berry syrup
1 cup Valpré Sparkling Spring Water
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Fresh strawberries, to garnish
METHOD
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In a medium saucepan on a medium heat, combine the honey, water, star anise and frozen berries. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, cover and allow to infuse while cooling.
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Strain and pour into a glass bottle with a lid. *Chef’s Tip: Syrup will last in the fridge for up to 2 months.
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To prepare a glass of berry soda, simply pour 3 tablespoons of prepared berry syrup in an ice-filled glass.
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Fill the glass with Valpré Sparkling Spring Water and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir well and garnish with fresh strawberries. Serve and ENJOY!