Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup Recipe
Give your cocktails, lemonade and homemade sodas the perfect spice kick with this fresh ginger simple syrup! After steeping in a classic simple syrup, we blend the ginger into the mixture to create an even more flavorful syrup than just infusing can't match.
How to Make the Best Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup
Fresh ginger simple syrup is the secret weapon for elevating your favorite drinks. Whether you’re mixing cocktails, crafting specialty lemonades, or creating homemade sodas, this vibrant syrup adds a spicy kick and complex flavor that takes beverages to the next level.
What sets this recipe apart from typical infused syrups is the blending step—by pureeing the ginger directly into the simple syrup, you create a far more flavorful and aromatic result than steeping alone can achieve. The blended ginger creates a richer, more intense spice profile that shines through even when mixed with other ingredients.
This versatile syrup keeps for up to two weeks in the refrigerator, so you can make a batch and enjoy ginger-enhanced cocktails, mocktails, and refreshing beverages all season long. Just give it a shake before each use to redistribute the ginger.
Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup
Give your cocktails, lemonade and homemade sodas the perfect spice kick with this fresh ginger simple syrup! After steeping in a classic simple syrup, we blend the ginger into the mixture to create an even more flavorful syrup than just infusing can't match.
Ingredients
Ginger Simple Syrup
Instructions
Ginger Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan, add the water, sugar and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Once it boils and the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat and allow to steep for at least 15 minutes.
- Pour the entire contents of the saucepan into a blender. Blend until smooth. (If you prefer a lighter ginger flavor, you can skip the blending and just steep and strain, but a stronger, spicier ginger flavor in the syrup helps it stand out more in cocktails when you add other ingredients.)
- In the sink, place a bowl under a fine-mesh sieve. Pour the contents of the blender into the sieve and allow the liquid to strain from the solids. The liquid is your ginger simple syrup. Allow to cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Shake before using.
Notes
- For a stronger ginger flavor, increase the amount of fresh ginger root.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Shake before using to redistribute the ginger.