Fresh Ginger Syrup
In short: A bold, spicy ginger syrup simmered from fresh ginger, sugar and lemon. Use it for ginger fizz, tea, lemonade and hot drinks. It takes about 30 min in total and makes 12 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Resting
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 68 kcal
Fresh ginger syrup is a small jar of heat and sweetness that turns plain drinks into something with character. Simmering sliced ginger in water first pulls out its fiery oils, then sugar goes in to make a syrup that keeps for weeks. Stir it into sparkling water for homemade ginger soda, into hot water with lemon for a warming drink, or into iced tea. Scrub the ginger well and you can leave the skin on.
Instructions
- Put the sliced ginger and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until the water is golden and smells strongly of ginger.
- Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Simmer uncovered for 3 more minutes.
- Take the pan off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Cover and let the syrup steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain through a fine sieve into a clean jar or bottle, pressing the ginger with a spoon to squeeze out the liquid.
- Let the syrup cool completely, then seal and refrigerate. Shake or stir before using.
Tips
- For a fiery syrup, grate the ginger instead of slicing it, and add a pinch of black pepper or a few slices of chili while simmering.
- Do not throw away the cooked ginger. Toss the strained slices in sugar and let them dry on a rack for a day to make chewy candied ginger.
Questions and answers
How long does ginger syrup last?
About 3 weeks in a sealed bottle in the fridge. The lemon juice helps it keep. Discard it if it smells fermented.
Do I need to peel the ginger?
No. Young ginger has thin skin that carries flavor, so scrub it well and trim any dry or moldy spots. Peel older ginger with thick, tough skin.
How do I use ginger syrup?
Stir 2 tablespoons into a glass of sparkling water with lime, into hot water with lemon, or into iced tea or lemonade. It is also good drizzled over fruit salad and oatmeal.
How long does it take to make Fresh Ginger Syrup?
About 30 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Fresh Ginger Syrup?
About 68 kcal per serving, with 0 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 68 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 17 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
