easy honey ginger simple syrup recipe (3 ingredients)

A jar of honey syrup with a honey stick in front of a yellow background.

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easy honey ginger simple syrup recipe (3 ingredients)

This honey ginger simple syrup recipe is a delicious way to enhance any drink or dessert. With only three ingredients, I’m excited to show you just how easy it is to make simple syrup at home!

Cook Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 3 ingredient, drink, simple syrup

Servings:

Calories: 65kcal

Author: Mika Kinney

Equipment

1 small pot

Ingredients

¼ cup honey
2 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon grated ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

Add everything to a small pot and bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
Stir constantly, cooking for 5-10 minutes or until it reduces slightly.
Reove from the heat and strain the syrup if desired.

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Notes

Helpful Tips

Strain the mixture if desired but if you use a microplane to grate the ginger, I don’t find it necessary. If you plan to strain, you can just use a chunk of ginger and simmer twice as long to infuse the flavor.

Peel the ginger using the back of a spoon or simply grating the outside to remove the skin. You can also just use ginger that’s already minced or grated (available in the produce section).

Double or triple the recipe to make enough for a party or for your whole family.

Common Questions

Can I use ginger juice?

Yes, you can use ginger juice in place of half of the water the recipe calls for.

How should I strain this syrup?

The best way to strain it is through a fine mesh sieve or cocktail strainer.

Is this good for coughs?

According to the Mayo Clinic, there is some evidence that both honey and ginger may reduce coughing. I like to think it helps and at a minimum, it can’t hurt!

*Nutritional values are an estimate and are for informational purposes only*

See post for additional substitution options and notes.

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