Do you enjoy homemade sodas, cocktails, or coffee drinks? Then you'll want to give this easy Ginger Syrup Recipe a whirl. Make it with your choice of sweetener for a delicious, refreshing syrup for ades, ales, coffees, teas, and other tasty beverages.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and ginger. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 2 inches fresh ginger root
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the ginger to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Store the syrup in a covered jar or flask for up to 2 weeks.
To use: add 1 to 2 tablespoons syrup or more to taste to favorite beverages and cocktails. It is delicious in lemonade, ice tea, and simply added to soda water.
Notes
Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1 cup.