Learn how to make easy Ginger Simple Syrup in two easy steps. Fresh ginger infused syrup flavors cocktails, drinks, and can be used in many delicious dishes!
Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup
Ginger syrup recipe takes ordinary sugar and water syrup and amps up the flavor. With the popularity of moscow mules, we can’t get enough of this spicy, bright flavor!
Ginger flavors everything from ginger ale, asian cooking, spiced breads and cookies, to tea and sushi. Ginger’s warm, woodsy taste cleanses palates, but also brings a citrus bite to dishes and drinks.
According to spiceography.com, ginger root has various health benefits as well. Candied ginger wards off nausea and motion sickness, boosts immunity, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Cocktails with Ginger Simple Syrup
If you love mixing drinks at your home bar, then make sure it is stocked with a bottle of this flavorful syrup! Ginger pairs with vodka, gin, whiskey, or rum. Pick your poison and experiment with these craft cocktails!
- Pear Ginger Cocktail – Muddled pears pairs perfectly with ginger, citrus vodka, and a splash of ginger ale.
- Ginger Martini – Simple and refreshing for ginger enthusiasts.
- Bourbon and Ginger – A classic southern drink!
- Fresh Ginger Moscow Mule – Make a moscow mule without ginger beer.
- Ginger Rum Fizz – Combines spiced rum with a little kick from the fresh ginger.
- Ginger Margaritas – A bright, refreshing, and unique take on everyone’s favorite tequila cocktail!
More Ginger Simple Syrup Uses
Ginger syrup recipe isn’t only for mixing with alcohol. Ginger juice pairs with these drinks and dishes as well.
- Homemade ginger ale – Add to soda water with squeeze of lemon
- Sweeten hot or cold tea
- Flavor oatmeal, yogurt, or cottage cheese
- Pour on waffles or pancakes
- Drizzle on ice cream with candied ginger and granola
- Use in salad dressings or marinades
- Toss with fresh fruit salad
- Flavor roasted carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, or brussels sprouts (similarly to how maple syrup is used)
- Stir in lemonade
- Drizzle on warm pound cake or scones
How Long Does Ginger Simple Syrup
Luckily a long time since the sugar acts as a preservative. Ginger simple syrup will stay good up to two months if refrigerated in an airtight container.
Typically I use swing top glass bottles, but lidded glass jars may also be used. If the syrup begins to look cloudy or has a foul order it has gone bad.
How to Make Ginger Simple Syrup Recipe
- Combine ginger, sugar, and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes.
- Set a mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour ginger syrup through, discarding ginger. Transfer ginger syrup to an airtight container and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
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Ginger Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Combine ginger, sugar, and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes. Set a mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour ginger syrup through, discarding ginger. Transfer ginger syrup to an airtight container and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Set a mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour ginger syrup through, discarding ginger. Transfer ginger syrup to an airtight container and store in refrigerator until ready to use. Makes 1 1/2 cups and lasts up to 2 months refrigerated.
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Recipe Notes
How Long Does Ginger Simple Syrup
Luckily a long time since the sugar acts as a preservative! Ginger simple syrup will stay good up to two months if refrigerated in an airtight container. Typically I use swing top glass bottles, but lidded ball jars may also be used. If the syrup begins to look cloudy or has a foul order it has gone bad.Ginger Simple Syrup Uses
- Mixing in cocktails
- Homemade ginger ale - Add to soda water with squeeze of lemon
- Sweeten hot or cold tea
- Flavor oatmeal, yogurt, or cottage cheese
- Pour on waffles or pancakes
- Drizzle on ice cream with candied ginger and granola
- Use in salad dressings or marinades
- Toss with fresh fruit salad
- Flavor roasted carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, or brussels sprouts (similarly to how maple syrup is used)
- Stir in lemonade
- Drizzle on warm pound cake or scones
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Items used to make this recipe:
Swing Top Bottles Vegetable Peeler Mesh Sieve
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Debra Allan says
Can you freeze this in ice cube trays.
Melissa says
Hi Debra,
Yes, you can freeze this, however, it may not become completely frozen because of the high sugar content.
Best,
Melissa
Katerina says
Ooh, this syrup sounds absolutely delicious! I can just imagine the sweet zing it would give cocktails. Thanks for sharing!
Melissa says
Thanks Katerina! It goes with so much, it never goes to waste!
Best,
Melissa