Homemade Ginger Syrup & Ginger Cocktail Recipes

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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!

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 – step by step

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

Homemade Ginger Syrup Recipe

A delicious syrup you can use in all your cocktails!
3.57 from 16 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups (approx)
Calories: 832kcal
Author: Eden

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
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Labels for homemade ginger syrup

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10 thoughts on “Homemade Ginger Syrup & Ginger Cocktail Recipes”

  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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

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  4. 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!

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  5. 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!

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