Cocktails with Ginger syrup
Ginger syrup is a sweetener made by infusing sugar syrup with fresh ginger root.
Taste profile
Sweetness laced with pungent, peppery heat and a warm, fragrant bite that lingers on the finish.
How it's used
Stirred or shaken into the build, it sweetens while adding spice and warmth; dosed in small measures so the ginger seasons rather than dominates.
Substitutes for Ginger syrup
A spiced ginger cordial, or plain sugar syrup combined with fresh ginger juice.
Description
Bartenders steep grated or sliced ginger in a hot sugar-and-water solution, then strain out the solids to leave a spiced liquid; some versions press fresh ginger juice into the syrup for a sharper result.
Storage
House-made batches are perishable; refrigerate and use within a couple of weeks.
