This homemade ginger syrup is easy to make with just four simple ingredients. It’s a great ginger-flavored simple syrup to have on hand when co*cktail making! Check out the awesome co*cktails you can use this ingredient in!
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You guys are going to love these ginger co*cktail recipes and homemade ginger syrup! It’s incredibly easy to make the syrup and extremely versatile when it comes to mixing hand-crafted ginger co*cktails.
It also makes an awesome gift to give to friends and we’ve provided a printable download to use as tags or sticker labels. Now you ask, what can I do with this delicious ginger syrup?
Well, you’re in luck because we spent a boozy day in the Sugar and Charm test kitchen (ha!) and created two refreshing hand-crafted co*cktail recipes, Ginger Tonic and a Dark & Stormy, as well as a delicious homemade Ginger Ale! And it was worth every single taste test!
How to make ginger syrup – step by step
Peel and chop the ginger. Place all of the ingredients into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
Strain the syrup (discard the ginger) into a bowl with a spout. Add in 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
Using a funnel, pour the syrup into medium-sized glass jars. Tie or stick a label on it (scroll below for labels!) and enjoy it!
This co*cktail ingredient is essentially an infused simple syrup that is made with fresh ginger. Syrups are a great way to get a hit of flavor into co*cktails without diluting them.
co*cktails with ginger syrup
Scroll up and down this page, and you will find three delicious recipes you can make with this simple ingredient.
A classic dark and stormy is probably my favorite! Ginger goes so well with a variety of spirits, rum, bourbon, vodka, gin to name a few, and it works wonderfully with anything apple, cucumber or mint-flavored.
How long does flavored simple syrup last?
Store simple syrup in a sterilized bottle in the fridge, and it will last for around six months. This long shelf life means that it is a perfect gift for your co*cktail making friends!
Top tips for making homemade ginger syrup
Let the syrup simmer for at least an hour to get a strong flavor.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Sterilize the glass jar you are using with boiling water.
The recipe makes 2 cups of syrup and it is easily doubled.
Be sure to check out these other delicious co*cktail recipes!
Apple Crisp co*cktail Recipe
Benedictine co*cktail
Pineapple Garden co*cktail
Pineapple Ginger Moscow Mule
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A delicious syrup you can use in all your co*cktails!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 1 hourhour
Total Time: 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings: 2cups (approx)
Calories: 832kcal
Author: Eden
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsfresh ginger, peeled and chopped
2cupssugar
4cupswater
1teaspoonfresh lemon juice
Instructions
Peel and chop the ginger. Place all of the ingredients into a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
Strain the syrup (discard the ginger) into a bowl with a spout. Add in 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
Using a funnel, pour syrup into medium sized glass jars. Tie or stick a label on it and enjoy!
While we feel it is a standout in the Ginger Beer category, as a concentrated syrup it also has lots of culinary applications - such as a spicy sweetener for tea, lemonade or other soft drinks, add to a smoothie, in dressings, marinades, glazes and simply over ice cream.
Ginger syrup is versatile and convenient. You can try it in anything that calls for simple syrup to create a unique twist on an old favorite. For recipes that call for ginger beer, add one-third syrup, two-thirds soda water and a squeeze of lime to make a much better co*cktail than anything out of a bottle.
Ginger may have numerous health benefits due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea, and other properties. It may help you lose weight, manage arthritis, reduce menstrual symptoms, and more.
It is rare to have side effects from ginger. In high doses it may cause mild heartburn, diarrhea, and irritation of the mouth. You may be able to avoid some of the mild stomach side effects, such as belching, heartburn, or stomach upset, by taking ginger supplements in capsules or taking ginger with meals.
If kept covered in the fridge, ginger simple syrup should keep for up to two weeks, but may last a little bit longer than that. If it's no good, you'll notice little bits of mold. Pitch it, and start over. You can freeze ginger simple syrup.
Ginger syrup is made by cooking ginger with water and sugar until you obtain a syrupy consistency (see recipe below). Meanwhile ginger beer is traditionally a fermented beverage created by mixing ginger syrup (once cooled) with a mother culture (ginger beer plant) and leaving this mixture to ferment for a few days.
Moscow mules are delightfully fizzy drinks made with fiery ginger beer, vodka and fresh lime. Moscow mules are refreshing on hot summer days, sure, but they're also holiday-appropriate thanks to the strong ginger flavor. They strike that elusive balance between spicy, sweet and strong, and I'd sip one any day.
How much ginger should you take daily? Ginger is safe to eat daily, but experts recommend limiting yourself to 3 to 4 grams a day — stick to 1 gram daily if you're pregnant. Taking more than 6 grams of ginger a day has been proven to cause gastrointestinal issues such as reflux, heartburn and diarrhea.
Refrigerator: When properly wrapped and stored in the crisper drawer, unpeeled ginger can last for up to 1 month in the fridge. Peeled ginger will last 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. Freezer: Whole, unpeeled ginger root that is properly wrapped and stored will last 3 to 4 months in the freezer.
If you take any medications regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using ginger supplements. They could interact with blood thinners and medications for diabetes and high blood pressure.
Ginger has powerful components that lower blood sugar levels and prevent heart disease. Eating ginger every day can regulate the production of insulin in patients with diabetes. Due to the cholesterol-lowering abilities in ginger, it prevents heart-related diseases and strokes.
Ginger and lemon syrup strengthens the immune system and has an anti-inflammatory action that reduces throat irritation to relieve coughs. Check out the other health benefits that ginger has to offer.
Ginger may help sore throats in several ways. For example, it may provide some pain relief as an anti-inflammatory. It also boosts immunity to help fight infections that cause sore throat. Ginger contains bioactive compounds.
Ginger is an ancient herb used widely in history for its many natural medicinal properties and particularly as an antiemetic. The best available evidence demonstrates that ginger is an effective and inexpensive treatment for nausea and vomiting and is safe.
One of the most outstanding benefits of crystallized ginger is its ability to ease motion sickness, morning sickness and general feelings of nausea. Dried ginger supports a healthy digestive system.
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