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.
How Long Does Homemade Ginger Syrup Last? 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.
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.
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.
Slice ginger into chunks and place in bottom of mixing glass.Muddle until broken up well.Strain juice through fine-mesh tea strainer, pressing on solids to extract juice.
The signs of bad ginger juice are similar to those of bad ginger root. Look for mold, discoloration, and a slimy texture. The juice may also have a pungent, sour smell or no smell at all. If you notice any of these signs, it's best to discard the juice immediately.
Fresh, unpasteurized ginger juice lasts only 24 to 48 hours when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, due in part to its 5.9 pH; alkaline foods have short shelf lives. Pasteurized ginger juice keeps for two to three months but gradually loses its potency once opened.
It doesn't have to be, but if you want to keep it fresh for as long as possible, it's best to store ginger in the fridge. Stored on your countertop in a cool, dark place, a hunk of unpeeled ginger will last about 10 days, but stored in the refrigerator, it could last more than a month.
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.
It will appear knobby and gnarled, but should still be firm. If ginger root is soft, wrinkly, or has any appearance of mold, then it's time to visit the market for a new supply. To keep fresh ginger root looking good, it's best to keep it whole with the skin on for as long as possible.
However, consuming old spoiled ginger can cause food poisoning symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you experience any of these symptoms, it's best to seek medical attention immediately.
Homemade ginger beer is a really easy DIY version — and you can adjust that ginger-y bite to your liking if you experiment a bit. It's a non-alcoholic, effervescent delight that kids love too.
In a pinch, ginger ale will work as a substitute for ginger beer in a Moscow mule, however the citrusy, zingy flavor that the ginger beer normally brings will be a lot more muted. Ginger ale will make your Moscow mule a lot more sweet and bubbly.
One medicinal use of ginger, supported by both scientific studies and tradition, is for the treatment of sore throats. 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 throats.
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.
Chewing on a piece of ginger candy can curb pain caused from inflammation, GI distresses, nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and other forms of pain.
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