Make your own Honey Ginger Syrup at home with fresh ginger and honey. Its rich warming sweet flavor is perfect for cocktails, teas, desserts, pancakes, and more.
Making your own Honey Ginger Syrup is simple and quick. With its rich, warming-sweet flavor, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Whether you're looking to enhance your beverages (it's so good in tea and cocktaisl!), add a unique twist to desserts, or create flavorful marinades, this syrup is a easy and versatile.
Made with just three ingredients – fresh ginger, honey, and water – it's straightforward to prepare and offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice.
In this post, I’ll guide you through the process, share tips for variations, and provide ideas for how to use and store your homemade syrup.
I love using this simple syrup in Strawberry Iced Tea for a big flavor. It's also amazing drizzled onto Vegan Cheesecake or pancakes!
I also like to make a batch of overnight oats with coconut milk and then serve it with berries and this honey ginger syrup!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: With just three ingredients and a few simple steps, you’ll have a homemade syrup ready in no time.
- Versatile: Use it in drinks, desserts, marinades, or even salad dressings.
- Healthy: Ginger and honey both have natural health benefits, from soothing sore throats to aiding digestion.
- Economical: Making your own syrup is much cheaper than buying store-bought versions like Torani or Monin.
- Customizable: Adjust the sweetness or spiciness to your liking by tweaking the amount of honey or ginger.
Ingredients
- Fresh Ginger: The star of the show. Fresh ginger brings a vibrant, spicy kick to the syrup. If you don’t have fresh ginger, ground ginger can be used, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Honey: Adds sweetness and a floral note. For a different flavor profile, you can use maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Water: Helps to dissolve the honey and extract the flavors from the ginger. No substitutions needed here!
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions for Ginger Honey Syrup
Follow this step-by-step photo tutorial, then scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and method.
Peel and slice the ginger.
Add the ginger to a saucepan, along with the honey and water, over a medium heat. Heat the syrup, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool and infuse for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl, or use a slotted spoon, to remove the ginger slices.
Pour into a sanitized bottle or jar and store in the refrigerator.
Serving Suggestions
- Tea: Stir a spoonful into hot tea for a warming, soothing beverage.
- Lemonade: Add to lemonade for a refreshing twist with a hint of spice.
- Cocktails: Use it in cocktails like Moscow Mules, hot toddies, or ginger mojitos to add depth and complexity.
- Sparkling Water: Mix with sparkling water for a homemade ginger ale.
- Smoothies: Blend into your morning smoothie for a touch of natural sweetness and a ginger kick.
- Pancakes and Waffles: Drizzle over pancakes or waffles instead of maple syrup for a unique breakfast treat.
- Ice Cream: Pour over vanilla or chocolate ice cream for a spicy-sweet topping.
- Yogurt: Stir into plain or flavored yogurt for added flavor and sweetness.
- Baked Goods: Use as a glaze for cakes, muffins, or scones to add moisture and flavor.
- Fruit Salad: Mix with fresh fruit for a delightful fruit salad dressing. Try serving it with this Fruit Platter.
- Cheese Plate: Drizzle over soft cheeses like brie or goat cheese as part of a cheese platter.
- Popcorn: Mix with melted butter and drizzle over popcorn for a gourmet snack.
- Nuts: Toss roasted nuts with the syrup and a pinch of salt for a sweet and spicy treat.
Substitutions
- Fresh Ginger: The star of the show. Fresh ginger brings a vibrant, spicy kick to the syrup. If you don’t have fresh ginger, ground ginger can be used, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Honey: Adds sweetness and a floral note. For a different flavor profile, you can use maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Water: Helps to dissolve the honey and extract the flavors from the ginger. No substitutions needed here!
Variations
- Spicy Kick: Add a few slices of fresh chili or a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra spicy version.
- Citrus Twist: Add lemon or lime zest during the simmering process for a bright, citrusy flavor.
- Herbal Infusion: Throw in a sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme to infuse the syrup with herbal notes.
- Vanilla Bean: Split a vanilla bean and add it to the saucepan for a rich, aromatic twist.
Storage
Store: Store your Honey Ginger Syrup in a sanitized bottle or jar in the refrigerator. It should keep well for up to a month. For longer storage, you can freeze the syrup in ice cube trays. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer bag. Thaw individual cubes as needed.
Top tips
Peeling Ginger: Use the edge of a spoon to peel the ginger. It’s easier and helps you get into all the nooks and crannies.
Simmer Gently: Don’t let the syrup boil too vigorously; a gentle simmer ensures the flavors meld beautifully.
Strain Well: Use a fine mesh sieve to remove all the ginger pieces for a smooth syrup.
Sanitize Your Jar: Ensure your storage container is properly sanitized to extend the shelf life of your syrup.
FAQ
Yes, you can use ground ginger, but the flavor will be less intense. Use about 2 teaspoons of ground ginger as a substitute for the fresh ginger. Be sure to strain the syrup well.
While it’s not absolutely necessary, peeling the ginger helps to ensure a smoother syrup and removes any dirt or impurities.
The ginger slices can be reused to make another batch of syrup, added to tea, or used in cooking to add a spicy kick.
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📖 Recipe
Ginger Honey Syrup
Equipment
- Pot
- Fine Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 3 inches fresh ginger
- 1 cup honey 340g
- 1 cup water 236ml
Instructions
- Peel and slice the ginger.
- Add the ginger to a saucepan, along with the honey and water, over a medium heat. Heat the syrup, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool and infuse for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl to remove the ginger slices.
- Pour into a sanitized bottle or jar and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
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