Where do I find ginger root?

Ginger root can be found in the produce section of your local grocery store. In mine, it’s stored by the root vegetables (parsnips, turnips, carrots, etc.).

Do I have to peel the ginger?

Yes. It only takes a few minutes to peel your ginger root with a spoon. Ginger peel has a bitter taste to it, so adding the ginger root to the hot syrup without peeling it will impart that bitterness into your syrup.

What do I do with leftover ginger?

Chances are you weren’t able to buy a small piece of ginger and now have lots of fresh ginger on hand. I peel and slice my leftover ginger, then freeze it in a zip-top bag and use the slices in smoothies or add some to hot water with honey to make ginger tea. You can also use up some of that fresh ginger for dinner with my Sweet and Citrus Garlic Sauce .

Can I use powdered ginger?

No. Using powdered ginger from the spice section of your grocery store will not give a strong enough ginger flavor and is extremely difficult to strain out of your syrup. You need to use fresh ginger root in this recipe.

What can I use besides sugar?

Agave nectar can be used in place of the white sugar if you’d prefer. Using a sweetener like brown sugar or maple syrup is delicious, but will change the flavor of your ginger syrup.

How long does ginger syrup last?

When kept refrigerated, ginger simple syrup will keep for 2 weeks.

How can I tell when my simple syrup has gone bad?

Ginger syrup is naturally cloudy, so it’s hard to tell if it’s gone bad by just looking at it. Use a dry erase marker to note the date you made the syrup on the bottle so you can easily tell when it’s time to pour it out. As with any food, if it changes color or smell, toss it immediately.

How to Make Ginger Syrup for Cocktails and Mocktails

Ginger Simple Syrup for Drinks

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Homemade ginger syrup is great for making flavorful cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. It pairs well with bourbon, gin, and vodka. Ginger simple syrup is also delicious with apples, peaches, or blueberries.

Author: Katy McAvoy
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Total Time: 10 min
Yield: 6 oz 1x
Category: Simple Syrup
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of water
2 inch piece of fresh ginger

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Instructions

Peel and slice the ginger.

Combine sugar and hot water, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Add the ginger slices to the hot water and sugar mixture.

Allow ginger to steep in the syrup until the mixture cools completely, approximately 2 hours.

Cool syrup completely before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Notes

The longer you leave the ginger in the syrup, the stronger the flavor. If you want a stronger ginger flavor, make the syrup 24 hours in advance to allow the ginger more time to infuse the syrup. Do not leave the ginger in the syrup for more than 48 hours. Doing so will shorten the syrup’s shelf life.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 oz
Calories: 65
Sugar: 16.6 g
Sodium: 1.1 mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16.8 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://mittengirl.com/ginger-syrup-for-cocktails-and-mocktails/