Ginger and honey are a perfect match—warm, zesty, and downright luscious in this honey ginger syrup recipe. Drizzle it into cocktails, swirl it into hot tea, or add a splash to your favorite recipes for some extra oomph. This honey ginger syrup recipe keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to a month (if it lasts that long!).
1. In a small, heavy bottomed saucepan, over medium heat, add the honey and water. Stir well until mixture is smooth.
2. Add the crushed ginger and dash of salt.
3. Let mixture come to a simmer, adjust heat, and continue to simmer for 8-10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice.
5. After the honey ginger syrup has cooled, strain syrup into a food grade glass storage container and store in refrigerator. Syrup stays fresh for 2 weeks.
I like to keep this honey ginger syrup recipe on hand because there are endless ways to use it! Just store it in the refrigerator in a glass bottle or jar with a tight lid, and give it a quick shake before using.
Drizzle it into whiskey or bourbon cocktails, like a honey-ginger old fashioned or a spiced mule. Stir it into a glass of sparkling water with lemon for an easy, elevated mocktail, or swirl it into hot tea or a cozy chai latte for an extra layer of warmth and complexity.
And it’s not just for drinks either—try brushing this honey ginger syrup recipe over roasted carrots or salmon, adding it to vinaigrettes, or spooning it over vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt for a sweet, spicy finish. Once you taste it, you’ll start thinking of ways to use it in just about everything!
