Warming Ginger Syrup Recipe

I often keep fresh ginger for when I have an upset stomach (can be a lifesaver during early pregnancy!). Ginger root It also adds a delicious flavor to drinks, gingerbread, and iced tea. It may be a little spicy on its own, but ginger syrup is a great way to add a little sweetness to drinks and foods.

This herb has many health benefits and increases blood circulation and immunity. Perfect (and delicious!) for cold weather!

Ginger simple syrup

The traditional recipe for ginger syrup uses fresh ginger root and a sweetener such as brown sugar or organic cane sugar. the same Elderberry syrupSpicy ginger is added to the liquid, then it is filtered and stored in a bottle. Even without the highly refined sugar, you can still get a taste of ginger.

This version of ginger syrup boils the ginger in water and then mixes the strained syrup with raw honey. In addition to the health benefits of ginger, raw honey also provides antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Benefits of ginger

If I don’t have fresh ginger in my fridge, you can be sure to find dried ginger in my pantry! For the first trimester of pregnancy I find nausea really helpful and the kids love it for an upset stomach. Here are some of the health benefits of ginger:

• It helps to relieve Muscle pain and ailments including menstrual cramps. Rub ginger oil on sore muscles or add some dried or fresh to a warm bath.
• Reduces nausea, indigestion and vomiting. Drink it as a tea or use ginger root.
• Cough calms and helps Sore throat.
• It promotes blood circulation. It speeds recovery from colds and flu, soothes sore muscles and warms the body on cold days.
• It is an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals that cause cancer.
• Some research Ginger has been shown to help with healthy blood sugar balance.
• A 2019 meta-analysis found that ginger significantly reduced body weight, improved fasting glucose and insulin resistance, and improved cholesterol balance.

While a cup of ginger tea is a great way to end the evening, ginger syrup is even more versatile!

How to use ginger syrup

Ginger simple syrup is often used in cocktail recipes like the old Moscow Mule or the more recent Penicillin. While bartenders may be the main thing, they can do more Healthy mocktails with him too.

I use a ginger bug to make it. Homemade ginger ale (also known as ginger beer). Although the process is very simple, it requires some time and time to boil. Simply pouring homemade ginger syrup into sparkling water or club soda is a very quick way to create your own variation of ginger ale. Here are some more ways to use ginger syrup

• Pour some into hot tea and add a squeeze of lemon to soothe a sore throat.
• Take a small spoonful as needed for nausea, muscle pain, etc.
• Add some to the homemade cranberry sauce.
• For a healthy latte, use some fresh cream or coconut milk in your coffee.
• Mix with lime juice and sparkling water for a healthy soda water.
• Use sweet foods like this Cream pumpkin smooth.
• Make a vinaigrette with ginger syrup and apple cider vinegar for the salad.

Flavored ginger simple syrup

My homemade cough syrup combines herbal ginger and other herbs with lemon juice and honey. This recipe is similar but cuts other herbs. There are many ways to customize it to your liking, albeit with different flavors.

Add a little vanilla for the best ginger vanilla syrup ice cream. Or mix lemon and lime zest with ginger for a citrus flavor. You can add other warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom or cloves for anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial power. Rosemary, orange zest, and lemongrass are good options in ginger syrup recipes.

How to make ginger syrup

If you can make tea, you can make ginger syrup. Start by roughly chopping an organic ginger root. If the pieces are very large, they will not be contaminated, but if they are small, then it is very difficult to filter. Once the water has mixed with the ginger, simply strain out the solids and strain the raw honey. Now your syrup is ready to use!

Ginger syrup recipe

This simple simple syrup tastes great in mixed drinks or stirred into tea. Get all the health benefits of ginger in this easy-to-use syrup!

• ⅓ Cup Fresh ginger root (roughly cut)
• 4 Cups Water
• 1 Cup Raw honey

• Add the ginger and water to a small pot and bring the mixture to a boil.

• Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. You want the liquid to reduce to about 1 cup, so partially cover the pot to allow some steam to escape.

• Strain the ginger slices and pour the ginger sauce into a heat safe glass jar. A mason jar works well for this. If you have more than 1 cup, boil it a little. If less than 1 cup, add more water to make 1 cup.

• Stop the raw honey.

• Store the ginger syrup in the refrigerator. This will keep for about 2 weeks or can be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition facts

Ginger syrup recipe

Serving Size (1 Tablespoon)

Calories 33

% Daily Value*

Fat 0.01 g0%

Saturated fat 0.002 g0%

Polyunsaturated fat 0.002 g

Monounsaturated fat 0.002 g

Sodium 1 mg0%

Potassium 10 mg0%

Carbohydrates 9 g3%

Fiber 0.04 g0%

Sugar 9 g10%

Protein 0.1 g0%

Vitamin C 0.1 mg0%

Calcium 1 mg0%

Metal 0.1 mg1%

* Percent daily values ​​are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

While boiling, add other herbs as desired along with ginger. See the article above for suggestions.
This syrup is very thin. If you want a thicker syrup, you can boil honey with ginger, but not raw.

How to store ginger syrup

This will keep in the fridge for several weeks. While honey has a long shelf life (it was even found in Egyptian tombs!), herbal tea does not. If you want to store it for later, you can freeze it in ice cube trays and use as needed.

Have you ever made simple syrup before? How do you use your ginger syrup? Leave a comment and let us know!