Homemade Ginger Syrup & Ginger co*cktail Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What can I do with ginger syrup? ›

While we feel it is a standout in the Ginger Beer category, as a concentrated syrup it also has lots of culinary applications - such as a spicy sweetener for tea, lemonade or other soft drinks, add to a smoothie, in dressings, marinades, glazes and simply over ice cream.

Once made, homemade ginger syrup can be refrigerated for up to two weeks or frozen for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen.

For recipes that call for ginger beer, add one-third syrup, two-thirds soda water and a squeeze of lime to make a much better co*cktail than anything out of a bottle.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Ginger is likely safe. It can cause mild side effects including heartburn, diarrhea, burping, and general stomach discomfort. Taking higher doses of 5 grams daily increases the risk for side effects.

Ginger may help relieve nausea and vomiting and aid digestion . Antioxidants and other nutrients in ginger root may help prevent or treat arthritis, inflammation, and various types of infection. Ginger may also reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, and other health problems.

If kept covered in the fridge, ginger simple syrup should keep for up to two weeks, but may last a little bit longer than that. If it's no good, you'll notice little bits of mold. Pitch it, and start over. You can freeze ginger simple syrup.

I always have a jar of this ingredient handy – it's lovely in cakes, it does wonders for rhubarb, and can be used chopped as a garnish and sprinkled with its syrup over ice-cream.

Possible Interactions

Blood-thinning medications: Ginger may increase the risk of bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking ginger if you take blood thinners, such as warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix), or aspirin. Diabetes medications: Ginger may lower blood sugar.

With: Vodka, ginger liqueur, ginger syrup, cranberry juice, lime juice, and ginger bitters. With: Bourbon, caramel toffee liqueur, ginger liqueur, vanilla bitters, and ginger bitters. With: Aged rum, amaro, ginger liqueur, orange bitters, amnd aromatic bitters.

Whenever I add it to an alcoholic beverage, it reduces the taste of the alcohol, and slows down the effect of the alcohol. This is not just perceptive. As a result of this observation, I've also used ginger to cure a hangover, and it works.

What do you do with ginger syrup? ›

The best liquor to mix with Ginger Beer is Dark Rum. This mixture is a popular co*cktail called 'Dark n Stormy', in and around Jamaica. Russians also make their co*cktail with Vodka & Ginger Beer, called 'Moscow Mule'. It's traditional service glass is copper tumbler or copper mug.

This recipe does not actually deliver intoxicating levels of alcohol – children can happily drink it without developing a hangover.

Ginger water is often included in herbal remedies for conditions like bloating and upset stomachs. For people who don't like to eat a lot of ginger, ginger water can be an easy way to get the health benefits of this spice. Especially if you have nausea, it may be more appealing to drink ginger than to eat it.

Fortify your immune system with the natural powers of crystallized ginger. Its properties help combat colds, soothe sore throats, and act as a decongestant. Keep this spicy remedy on hand during flu season, and stay healthy.

Lemon, ginger, honey, and agave can all help soothe a cough. You can use them alone or in combination to ease a child's cough.