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Ginger Simple Syrup Recipe

This easy ginger simple syrup is a delightful blend of spicy warmth and sweetness. Made with only three ingredients and water, you can make this syrup recipe quickly and easily! Use it to make homemade ginger ale, sweeten your tea, or drizzle over fruit. Delicious and versatile, this ginger syrup can be used in a wide variety of ways and can last for months!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Beverage, Drinks, How to make
Cuisine: American
Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten Free
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups fresh ginger root scrubbed, rinsed, and chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 1½ cups white sugar
  • 2-3 lime peels optional

Instructions

  • To start with, add chopped 1½ cups fresh ginger root and 3 cups water in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add 1½ cups white sugar, mix and bring to a boil again to dissolve the sugar.
  • Add 2-3 lime peels, cover, and simmer the syrup for 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, and let it steep for 30 minutes.
  • Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer lined with a muslin cloth to remove all the bits and impurities.
  • Ginger syrup is ready to use. Pour the syrup into a clean airtight glass jar and refrigerate.

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Notes

  1. I’ve never made this recipe with completely peeled ginger root because I just don’t have the time, but you can feel free to do so.
  2. The ginger syrup tastes best when chilled.
  3. Keep your ginger syrup in a clean, airtight jar in the refrigerator. It’ll keep for up to three weeks, but make sure you discard it if it turns cloudy or shows signs of mold. 
  4. Use an ice cube tray to freeze your simple ginger syrup into cubes. It’ll keep for up to 3 months, and you can add it to your drinks straight out of the freezer. Note that rich sugar syrup with higher sugar-to-water content (2:1) will not freeze and will remain thick and sticky.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 75g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg