Easy Ginger Syrup
Perfect for adding zippy sweetness and spice to cocktails, this Easy Ginger Syrup only takes 4 ingredients, including water. It's also great for making ginger ale, ginger lemonade or as an addition to many teas.
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Steeping time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
Servings 1.5 cups
- 4 ounces (113 grams) fresh ginger, about a cup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated or raw sugar
- pinch salt Optional
Cut peeled or unpeeled ginger into thin slices. Place the ginger, water, sugar, and salt (if using) in a non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until the sugar melts, about 1 minute. Then reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover pot. Simmer for 20 minutes then remove from the heat and allow to cool and steep in the covered pot until cool, about an hour.
Once cool, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean sealable jar or bottle. Store the strained syrup in the refrigerator, covered, until ready to use.
Ginger syrup will last about 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator and can also be frozen into ice cubes.