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

FAQs

What do you 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.

Replace ginger beer with ginger syrup in co*cktails, such as a Moscow Mule, merely by adding some club soda to give the desired carbonated effect that comes with ginger beer. So instead of mixing vodka, ginger beer and lime juice to create a Moscow Mule, you'll need to mix vodka, ginger syrup, lime juice and club soda.

How Long Does Homemade Ginger Syrup Last? Once made, homemade ginger syrup can be refrigerated for up to two weeks or frozen for up to two months.

Slice ginger into chunks and place in bottom of mixing glass. Muddle until broken up well. Strain juice through fine-mesh tea strainer, pressing on solids to extract juice.

It is rare to have side effects from ginger. In high doses it may cause mild heartburn, diarrhea, and irritation of the mouth. You may be able to avoid some of the mild stomach side effects, such as belching, heartburn, or stomach upset, by taking ginger supplements in capsules or taking ginger with meals.

Ginger has many possible health benefits. For instance, it may help reduce nausea, manage weight loss, lower cholesterol levels, protect nerve function, and reduce the risk of cancer.

Rum & Ginger Beer co*cktails

Whether it's white rum, dark rum or spiced rum, the rich taste of rum gives an added depth of flavor to our zingy Ginger Beer.

Some drinks rely on the deeper flavors of ginger beer to stand up to other ingredients, but you can really use it interchangeably with ginger ale — as long as you know that ginger beer is more intense in flavor than ginger ale.

Homemade ginger beer is a really easy DIY version — and you can adjust that ginger-y bite to your liking if you experiment a bit. It's a non-alcoholic, effervescent delight that kids love too. All you need is ginger, sugar, lemon, water — and time (2-3 weeks).

How much ginger should you take daily? Ginger is safe to eat daily, but experts recommend limiting yourself to 3 to 4 grams a day — stick to 1 gram daily if you're pregnant. Taking more than 6 grams of ginger a day has been proven to cause gastrointestinal issues such as reflux, heartburn and diarrhea.

Can you eat ginger in syrup? ›

Stem ginger in syrup, also called preserved ginger, is a wonderful ingredient. You can use it in sweet or savoury dishes and it keeps almost indefinitely in the fridge.

Look for mold, discoloration, and a slimy texture. The juice may also have a pungent, sour smell or no smell at all. If you notice any of these signs, it's best to discard the juice immediately. To extend the shelf life of ginger juice, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days.

Avoid using ginger together with other herbal/health supplements that can lower blood sugar, such as alpha-lipoic acid, chromium, damiana, devil's claw, fenugreek, garlic, guar gum, horse chestnut, Panax ginseng, psyllium, Siberian ginseng, and others.

This bubbly, sorta spicy, mostly delicious soda is low-key famous for settling stomachs everywhere, but it's also a perfect match for alcohol. See, it goes with vodka, whiskey, rum, gin, and even red wine!

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.

Ginger and lemon cough syrup

Ginger and lemon syrup strengthens the immune system and has an anti-inflammatory action that reduces throat irritation to relieve coughs. Check out the other health benefits that ginger has to offer.

Make a batch of this ginger syrup and can it up for long term storage. Have it on hand for homemade ginger ale, upset tummies and more!