People always ask me where I come up with the recipes that I post on the blog. I wish that I had an elaborate system and that I scheduled all my choices days in advance. Unfortunately, my method is much more random. For example, the other day I had a cup of lemon tea with some Ginger Syrup in it, and I instantly became fixated on creating it at home. “How hard can it be?” I thought as I inhaled that cup of tea.
Turns out- I was right! Making Ginger Syrup is not only extremely easy, but the possibilities for using it are endless. Have you ever had a Homemade Ginger Ale with strong gingery taste and a tart lime wedge? Or did you know that when you make Ginger Syrup you actually are making Candied Ginger in the process? And don’t even get me started on how many different cocktails you could make with this. I’m thinking this syrup with some bourbon and a splash of soda would be amazing don’t you?
It’s freezing today in NYC, and I can’t wait to have another cup of lemon tea with some of this deliciousness mixed in. Have a great weekend!
Recipe adapted from: Brooklyn Farm House
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
January 20, 2012 at 1:07 pmYum! The possibilites with this are endless! Love it!
Thelittleloaf says
January 20, 2012 at 2:22 pmGorgeous – I love making things that can be put to multiple (delicious) uses. Ginger is perfect at this time of year – fresh enough to feel healthy but still rich and comforting.
Anaritam3 says
January 20, 2012 at 2:54 pmI will for sure do this…It’s so easy as you said …
And i bet that lemon tea and the ginger syrup is also good for cold’s.
Kisses,
Rita
bakeyourday says
January 20, 2012 at 11:44 pmI LOVE making these kinds of things at home. I bet this would be perfect for tea!
Jen @ pretty plate says
January 21, 2012 at 7:58 pmMy mom would love this. She loves anything with ginger. Great gift idea.
LOVE your site, can’t wait to check out more of your recipes!
: ))
Jen
Monetm1218 says
January 22, 2012 at 12:31 amAdorable. Both you and your blog. I’m glad I found you. We both share the same love of sweet treats and homemade goods. I hope you are doing well!
Nicole says
January 22, 2012 at 1:51 amI’ve never tried ginger syrup, but I do like the flavor of ginger. I’m sure I’d like it!
Audra says
January 22, 2012 at 1:03 pmThank you so much! I really appreciate you stopping by!
Audra says
January 22, 2012 at 1:03 pmThanks Jen! Yes great idea- this would be a lovely gift!
Sandie says
January 22, 2012 at 5:59 pmI made some ginger syrup this past October and made a cocktail with Grey Goose Pear vodka and a splash of hard pear cider. Float a few fresh cranberries on top. YUMMY!
theharriedcook says
January 23, 2012 at 2:07 amThis would make such an awesome gift! I love the recipe, the pictures and that gorgeous bottle! :) Been away from blogging for a while, and so glad to come back this :) Thanks for sharing!
Audra says
January 23, 2012 at 5:51 amThanks so much! Welcome back to blogland :)
Lori S. says
January 25, 2012 at 5:26 amhi Audra! First time posting a comment but I’ve been a big fan every since I stumbled upon your page a few months ago. I’ve never had ginger syrup but I think I will definitely attempt to try this recipe out! Keep up the awesome blogs :)
Audra says
January 25, 2012 at 5:28 amThanks so much Lori! I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment :)
Bernadettemoore138 says
December 13, 2012 at 7:16 amRemember that ginger is good for an upset stomach ,so you can use the syrup strait or in seltzer water.very yummy
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Ginger says
February 10, 2013 at 2:17 amI have been looking for a recipe for Ginger syrup. There is a little place in Santa Ana, CA that makes Ginger Lemonade. It is the best lemonade ever. I am going to try to make it again using your recipe. Thanks
Terri says
May 3, 2013 at 11:38 amVery excited to find this recipe! I love anything that is ginger. It will be perfect for my new favorite cocktail: gin, grapefruit juice, and ginger ale. Store bought ginger ale is never gingery enough!
Also, I am highly addicted the Ginger People ginger chews and would love a recipe if you or any of your readers have one! The only one I’ve tried turned out good but were a hard candy and not chewy!
I just discovered your blog today and have several recipes lined up to try. thank you!
Grace Filkins says
May 8, 2013 at 4:01 pmHave you ever tried to can your syrup? I am asking because I have a lot of ginger and would like to preserve it.
Audra says
May 9, 2013 at 7:19 amHey Grace- I actually haven’t- but from what I know about canning I can’t imagine why it wouldn’t work!
Nicola says
July 28, 2013 at 10:40 amI’m in the process of making this as we speak, and it smells great! Thanks for the lovely recipe :)
Audra says
August 1, 2013 at 7:57 amThanks Nicola! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! :)
Annette says
August 25, 2017 at 9:39 amMoscow Mules are our favorite cocktail of the moment and I can’t wait to try this recipe in our next batch. I’m sure it will be a hit!
Norma says
February 15, 2019 at 11:13 amEnjoyed this site and I will use regularly was looking for ginger hard candy and found much more