Ginger Syrup

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Learn how to make fresh ginger simple syrup with this easy recipe. Combine ginger, sugar, and water in a saucepan to create a delicious zingy ginger syrup to use in drinks and desserts.

Course Condiment, Drinks

Cuisine American, Asian, English

Keyword ginger simple syrup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Steep Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings tablespoons

Calories 39kcal

Author Robin Gagnon

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
3 inches fresh ginger peeled and sliced

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine water and sugar in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar crystals are fully dissolved.
Add peeled and sliced or chopped ginger (the smaller the pieces the stronger the syrup). Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes to steep.
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove the ginger pieces.
Store in a tightly sealed airtight container, preferably a glass jar, in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks.

Notes

A tablespoon of this ginger simple syrup is usually sufficient in most drinks, 2-3 in larger drinks or if you are looking for a sweet pungent drink.

for stronger syrup diced or grate the ginger and cook a little longer
to make a darker syrup, leave the peel on
thicker syrup can be made by doubling up on the granulated sugar in the recipe

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