Homemade Ginger Syrup & Ginger Cocktail Recipes

3.57 from 16 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups (approx)
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This homemade ginger syrup is easy to make with just four simple ingredients. It’s a great ginger-flavored simple syrup to have on hand when cocktail making! Check out the awesome cocktails you can use this ingredient in!

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You guys are going to love these ginger cocktail recipes and homemade ginger syrup! It’s incredibly easy to make the syrup and extremely versatile when it comes to mixing hand-crafted ginger cocktails.

It also makes an awesome gift to give to friends and we’ve provided a printable download to use as tags or sticker labels. Now you ask, what can I do with this delicious ginger syrup?

Well, you’re in luck because we spent a boozy day in the Sugar and Charm test kitchen (ha!) and created two refreshing hand-crafted cocktail recipes, Ginger Tonic and a Dark & Stormy, as well as a delicious homemade Ginger Ale! And it was worth every single taste test!

A bottle of homemade ginger syrup

How to make ginger syrup

Peel and chop the ginger. Place all of the ingredients into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer on low heat for 1 hour.

Strain the syrup (discard the ginger) into a bowl with a spout. Add in 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.

Using a funnel, pour the syrup into medium-sized glass jars. Tie or stick a label on it (scroll below for labels!) and enjoy it!

Ginger tonic drink using homemade ginger syrup

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ginger syrup?

This cocktail ingredient is essentially an infused simple syrup that is made with fresh ginger. Syrups are a great way to get a hit of flavor into cocktails without diluting them.

Cocktails with ginger syrup

Scroll up and down this page, and you will find three delicious recipes you can make with this simple ingredient. 

A classic dark and stormy is probably my favorite! Ginger goes so well with a variety of spirits, rum, bourbon, vodka, gin to name a few, and it works wonderfully with anything apple, cucumber or mint-flavored.

How long does flavored simple syrup last?

A recipe for a Dark and Stormy

Store simple syrup in a sterilized bottle in the fridge, and it will last for around six months. This long shelf life means that it is a perfect gift for your cocktail making friends!

Top tips for making homemade ginger syrup

  • Let the syrup simmer for at least an hour to get a strong flavor.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
  • Sterilize the glass jar you are using with boiling water.
  • The recipe makes 2 cups of syrup and it is easily doubled.

Be sure to check out these other delicious cocktail recipes!

Apple Crisp Cocktail Recipe

Benedictine Cocktail

Pineapple Garden Cocktail

Pineapple Ginger Moscow Mule

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Homemade ginger syrup
3.57 from 16 votes

Homemade Ginger Syrup Recipe

By: Eden
A delicious syrup you can use in all your cocktails!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups (approx)
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Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Peel and chop the ginger. Place all of the ingredients into a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
  • Strain the syrup (discard the ginger) into a bowl with a spout. Add in 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
  • Using a funnel, pour syrup into medium sized glass jars. Tie or stick a label on it and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one cup of syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 832kcal, Carbohydrates: 212g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 36mg, Potassium: 298mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 200g, Vitamin C: 4.5mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Eden

I’m Eden Passante and I develop, create, style and photograph every recipe and party on Sugar and Charm. I’m the author of Entertaining with Charm and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and I’m here to help you create simple and easy recipes for entertaining and how to add charm to any gathering!

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10 Comments

  1. Michelle says:

    Made several times…awesome. I keep the grated ginger in a sealed jar and add to tea, rice anything at all. Making as I write this note.

    1. Eden says:

      Thanks Michelle!!

  2. Michelle K. says:

    5 stars
    I made it at least 4 times…..use to sweeten kombucha when bottling. Adult kids and hubby love it with SodaStream fizzy water.

  3. Izzy says:

    I love ginger. Thank you so much for these recipes. I’m looking forward to having lots of fun with creating these delicious beverages.

    1. Eden says:

      Thank you! I love ginger too, especially in cocktails!

  4. Amanda says:

    Hi Eden, thanks so much for posting this recipe! Can you provide more detail on how long this syrup will last? Do we need to refrigerate the syrup so it doesn’t spoil? Thanks again! You are wonderful!

  5. Scout Hollis says:

    Your ginger ale recipe caught my eye on Pinterest and I’ve decided to use it in my debut blog post! Once the post is up I’ll link to this page. Thanks for the inspiration!

  6. Kathryn says:

    We use the syrup on ice cream or pancakes too,

  7. Tammie Lyon says:

    Can’t wait to try this! Looks amazing

  8. Roxanne says:

    The Dark and Stormy is my favorite cocktail!! I cannot wait to try the S&C version 🙂