Ginger Syrup is an easy recipe for a flavored simple syrup, made with just 3 ingredients, that you can use to flavor coffee, tea, cocktails and recipes.
You will want to have a jar of ginger simple syrup on hand because it makes everything so delicious!
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This simple syrup adds a subtle spicy flavor to hot tea, iced tea and a hot toddy too.
When I’m making a cocktail, a splash of ginger syrup adds a depth of flavor. Delicious as a ginger cocktail syrup in a moscow mule, a martini or a ginger mojito.
And syrups aren’t just for drinks! Baking a cake? Brush some ginger syrup on the cake layers for added moisture and flavor.
Honestly, I’m always grabbing for the homemade syrup when I’m creating in my kitchen and you should too!
Ginger Syrup with its spicy ginger flavor for the win!
Give my homemade brown sugar syrup and pumpkin spice syrup a try too. You'll be happy you did!
And be sure to check out all the tips and tricks for how to make simple syrup.
Gingerbread Syrup will be a seasonal treat during the holidays.
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How to make homemade ginger syrup
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- Step 1: In a small saucepot, combine sugar, water and ginger slices. Heat over medium-low heat until the sugar has dissolved and simmer for 10 additional minutes.
- Step 2: Remove from the heat and cool completely. Strain the syrup through a mesh strainer and discard the ginger slices. Transfer to a mason jar, seal and refrigerate until ready to use.
Hint: A gentle simmer is best when making simple syrup. Do not boil the mixture. Let the sugar dissolve slowly.
Expert recipe tips
- It is best not to let the syrup mixture come to a boil. Gently heat the ginger syrup allowing the sugar to dissolve slowly. A gentle simmer is best when making simple syrup.
- Besides adding your homemade syrup to drinks, you can also brush cake layers and other baked goods too for added flavor and moisture.
- Add ginger syrup to club soda for a homemade ginger ale
- You can peel fresh ginger with a spoon. Just scrape the spoon over the ginger peel and it will come off.
Substitutions
- Substitute half of the sugar for honey to make ginger and honey syrup.
- Replace half of the granulated sugar with 100% pure maple syrup for maple ginger syrup
- Make brown sugar ginger syrup by replacing half or all of the granulated sugar with packed brown sugar.
Equipment
- saucepot
- measuring cup
- glass measuring cup
- chef knife
- cutting board
- mesh strainer
- mason jar
Storage
- Store your cooled ginger simple syrup in an airtight container, or a mason jar with a lid, in the refrigerator.
- You can store simple syrup at room temperature but it will last longer when refrigerated.
- Simple syrup will stay fresh for about one month when refrigerated.
- I like to store the syrup in a mason jar , pretty glass dispenser or a squeeze bottle with a cap.
- You can also pour the simple syrup into ice cube trays and freeze for an easy way to use smaller portions of the sweetener.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines.
Ingredients
Ginger syrup recipe ingredients:
- granulated sugar
- water
- fresh ginger root
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Ginger Syrup Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 piece (2 inches long) fresh ginger , peeled and thinly sliced, about a heaping ¼ cup
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Instructions
- In a small saucepot, combine sugar, water and peeled ginger slices.
- Heat over medium-low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Continue to cook for 10 additional minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cool completely.
- Strain into a mason jar and discard the ginger slices.
- Seal and refrigerate until ready to use.
I love healthy recipes. This ginger syrup is perfect for elevating my recipes, especially for my coffee and tea. Thank you.