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Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup
This three-ingredient ginger syrup made with fresh ginger is all you need to level up your drinks. Sweet, spicy, and easy to prepare, it’s a fridge essential for cocktails, tea and more.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings:
12
servings (2 oz)
Calories:
65 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2-3 inches ginger sliced, fresh
Instructions
- In a small or medium saucepan, whisk together water and sugar. Add ginger slices and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavor to continue to infuse.
- Place a strainer over a jar and strain out the ginger from the syrup. Let cool before using. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- This recipe makes approximately 1 1/2 cups of simple syrup. Halve it to make about 3/4 cups.
Nutrition Information
Calories
65kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
5mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings (2 oz)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.