This ginger infused simple syrup recipe is super easy and fun to add to your favorite cocktail that is sweetened by simple syrup. There are only 3 ingredients in this recipe and if you love ginger, you’ll love this.
I love to infuse alcohol and simple syrups. One of my favorite infusions is cherry infused vodka. I love it so much that when cherry season rolls around I make at least three 1.75 liter bottles a year.
I also am partial to cranberry infused vodka and cherry infused bourbon.
The difference between infusing alcohol and simple syrup is that the alcohol takes around a week for the infusion to mature.
Simple syrup is infused practically instantly. The difference is you heat up simple syrup to make it.
What I made with this delicious infusion is grapefruit, ginger mojito.
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How to peel ginger root
- Here’s how I do it: Place the root on chopping board, hold one of the ends in the air and the other end rests on the board.
- Take a kitchen tablespoon and hold it with the curve of the bowl facing up, scrape the edge of the spoon down the root. This causes the ginger skin to flake off.
- You can either scrape towards the board or away from the board. I usually do a combination of both.
- The reason I do it this way is if you use a peeler or a pairing knife, you end up taking off too much of the flesh of the ginger root.
- Try it, you’ll see how easy it is.
How to make ginger infused simple syrup
Pre-step
Get a medium saucepan.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – fresh ginger root, sugar and water.
Step two
Peel the ginger root (see notes) and cut it into pieces.
Step three
Place the pieces of ginger in a saucepan and add 1 cup each of water and white sugar.
Step four
Turn the heat under the pan to medium. Once it starts to boil, turn the heat down to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes. Stir every few minutes until the sugar has melted.
Step five
Strain the chunks of ginger out of the liquid and pour the ginger simple syrup into a container.
Look at how flavorful it looks?
All I have to do is let it cool, but first I want to take another photo.
Can you see that it’s still hot? It is steaming up the glass jar.
You need to let it cool fully before using it in a cocktail.
I hope you enjoyed this ginger infused simple syrup recipe.
And as always, may all your dishes be delish!
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Easy Ginger Infused Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 6 inches ginger root
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Peel and chop ginger in pieces and add to a saucepan
- Add water and sugar and place on medium heat
- Once it comes to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes
- Strain the ginger out of the liquid and pour it into a glass container
- Do not sip, too concentrated and sweet
- Use in a delicious cocktail
- Enjoy
Equipment
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- Here’s how I do it: Place the root on chopping board, hold one of the ends in the air with the other end rests on the board.
- Take a kitchen tablespoon and hold it with the curve of the bowl facing up, scrape the edge of the spoon down the root which causes the ginger skin to flake off.
- You can either scrape towards the board or away from the board. I usually do a combination of both.
- The reason I do it this way is if you use a peeler or a pairing knife, you end up taking off too much of the flesh of the ginger root.
- Try it, you’ll see how easy it is.
Christopher
This smells heavenly while it’s cooking!