Ginger Simple Syrup Recipe
This homemade Ginger Simple Syrup Recipe adds a warm, spicy kick to any drink, from cocktails to sodas. With just a few ingredients and some simmering time, you can easily elevate your beverages and desserts with its bold, aromatic flavor.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 71kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sliced ginger
Instructions
- Add the water, sugar, and sliced ginger to a medium sized sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Then turn it to low, and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat, and cool to room temperature, about 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the sliced ginger from the syrup, pressing on the solids to extract all the flavor and liquid.
- Carefully pour the syrup into an airtight container, and store in the fridge. The syrup thickens a bit, gets a bit darker in color, and the flavor gets better as it chills.
Notes
Makes about 1 & 1/2 cups, or 24 tablespoons. I figured 2 tablespoons per serving.
Store the simple syrup in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, for up to a month in the refrigerator.
It also freezes well. Pour it into ice cube trays, and once frozen, store in a freezer zip top bag.
The boiled ginger slices can be turned into a simple candied ginger by tossing in sugar. Or, chop them and add to marmalade, ice cream, or cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
