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

FAQs

What do you do with ginger syrup? ›

Add ginger syrup to your ice teas, hot teas, fruit salads, ice cream sundaes, morning porridge, and any other food or drink that can use a hint of ginger. It can also be added to savory dishes, such as stir-fries, baked chicken, roasted carrots, to name a few.

Once opened, you should refrigerate our Ginger Juice, Turmeric Juice, Minced Ginger, Grated Ginger and Pickled Sushi Ginger. We do not recommend refrigerating our Ginger Syrup or Ginger Spread, but suggest it be stored in the pantry like honey.

For recipes that call for ginger beer, add one-third syrup, two-thirds soda water and a squeeze of lime to make a much better co*cktail than anything out of a bottle.

Will keep, tightly sealed and refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.

When taken by mouth: Ginger is likely safe. It can cause mild side effects including heartburn, diarrhea, burping, and general stomach discomfort. Taking higher doses of 5 grams daily increases the risk for side effects.

Ginger has potent anti-inflammatory properties and also boosts the immune system – vital during cold and flu season especially! This syrup has a super concentrated ginger flavor and with that comes all of those health benefits as well!

It is time for “ginger bug” to have its day in the sun as a fermented tonic drink in its own right. Long considered just a starter for ginger beer, this quick to ferment beverage is low in sugar, spicy, warming and pungent. In our house, we enjoy it straight up.

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.

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.

Other visual cues that indicate it's time to toss the ginger include blemishes or mold on the exterior or cut ends, or a discolored interior (dark yellow, brown, gray cast) when sliced. Texture: Fresh ginger is firm, so if it's soft or mushy to the touch, it's a tell-tale sign that the ginger has gone bad.

What fruit goes with ginger? ›

Ginger pairs with nearly any type of fruit, especially in jams, pies, and fruit salads. Apples, oranges, figs, melon, pineapple, grapes, blueberries, bananas, apricots, and peaches work very well with this spice. Don't forget about pumpkin or sweet potato pies either.

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.

Rich in essential oils, vitamin B and minerals potassium, magnesium, manganese and copper, ginger is universal medicine, so it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, improves circulation and heart function, stimulates the digestive system, reduces allergy symptoms and strengthens the immune system.

Ginger is one of the few spices that can walk the fine line between savory and sweet. We love it in pumpkin pie and quick breads, spice cookies and ice cream. Yet it's also an essential ingredient in savory dishes, such as Chinese stir-fries, Indian curries and Moroccan spiced kebabs.

Our stem ginger pieces in syrup are not only a taste sensation but also offer numerous health benefits. It is fat-free, saturated fat-free, and high in fibre, making it a healthier option for your sweet cravings.