Home to Make Ginger Syrup at Home

Ginger is probably one of the most widely used culinary spices in the world. It is also one of the healthiest herbs known. Ginger brings life to so many dishes, adding just the right amount of “zing” and taste to appease even the pickiest of eaters. It has also been used for more than 2,000 years as a powerful medicinal by a variety of different cultures all across the world. Ginger is packed full of nutrients and bioactive compounds that offer tremendous benefits to your body.

Ginger is known to promote energy circulation in the body and increase our body’s metabolic rate. It has been shown in studies to be more effective against bacterial staph infections than antibiotics. Numerous studies reveal that ginger can defeat a variety of cancers. It is also one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory available, it can even reduce brain inflammations. It is a renowned digestive wonder, curing such issues as acid reflux. And now, we even know that ginger can relieve the effects of gamma radiation. That’s a whole lot of healing for one little herb.

Ingredients and Procedures

2 cups water or coconut water.

2 cups sugar or coconut sugar. 
2 pieces fresh gingerroot about 8-10 inches long, peeled and cut into “coins”

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add ginger, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain, reserving syrup in a glass container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator and use within 4 weeks. You can add honey.

Use in The Golden Gingered Whiskey and the Spiced Sparkling Wine holiday cocktail.

The best part about this ginger syrup is that it’s health promoting and great tasting, which often isn’t the case for other herbal preparations. Because of this, it can be used as a delicious food as well as a powerful medicine. It’s delicious poured over vanilla ice cream or stirred into oatmeal or yogurt. It could also be used in place of traditional pancake syrup, used in marinades and sauces, or simply as a cocktail flavoring. To use ginger syrup for its health benefits, you can take a spoonful if you’re not feeling well, if you’re nauseous, or if you’re suffering from sluggish digestion. It’s also wonderful stirred into a hot tea. For a natural ginger ale drink that settles the stomach and tastes good at the same time, simply pour some ginger syrup into sparkling mineral water. Healthy, healing, and delicious!