Spiced · Sweet

Ginger Syrup

Sweetener|Sweeteners|Non-alcoholic|Global, Global

Ginger Syrup is a versatile cocktail sweetener that delivers fresh ginger character while balancing acidity and enhancing complexity

Ginger Syrup contributes bright ginger spice gentle sweetness and a smooth texture making it ideal for sours highballs tiki drinks and modern cocktail recipes

Flavor Profile

Sweetness

High

Bitterness

Low

Acidity

Low

Body

Light

Taste

GingerSweetSpicy

Aroma

Fresh GingerCitrusWarm Spice

Texture

Syrupy

Known For

Classic Cocktails

Penicillin

Modern Cocktails

Whiskey GingerTropical SoursSpiced Highballs

Signature Serves

Refreshing Serves

Popular Brands

Monin1883 Maison RoutinLiber & Co.

Pairings

Pairs Well With

Lemon JuiceLime JuiceWhiskey

Recommended With

RumBourbonHoney

Avoid Pairing With

Cream Based Ingredients

Substitutes

Substitute With

Honey Syrup

Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

Ginger Honey Syrup

Ginger syrup provides more spice and less floral sweetness than honey syrup

Serving Tips

Shake before use if natural ginger settles during storage

Storage Tips

Store refrigerated and use within two to four weeks

Buying Tips

Choose syrups made with real fresh ginger for the cleanest flavor

Mix it into something

Cocktails made with Ginger Syrup

Fizzy | Bitter

Bitter Burro

Bitters and ginger extend rum into a sharper sparkling highball that balances citrus brightness with aromatic depth

On the Rocks | Citrus | Sour

Sour Elixir

Honey and ginger reshape brandy’s citrus backbone into a warmer and softly spiced shaken sour variation

On the Rocks | Sweet

Corn 'n' Oil

Falernum introduces spice and sweetness to aged rum in a compact Caribbean stirred-style rocks cocktail with colonial-era roots

Fizzy | Bitter

Bitter Burro

Bitters and ginger extend rum into a sharper sparkling highball that balances citrus brightness with aromatic depth

On the Rocks | Citrus | Sour

Sour Elixir

Honey and ginger reshape brandy’s citrus backbone into a warmer and softly spiced shaken sour variation

On the Rocks | Sweet

Corn 'n' Oil

Falernum introduces spice and sweetness to aged rum in a compact Caribbean stirred-style rocks cocktail with colonial-era roots

About Ginger Syrup

What Does Ginger Syrup Taste Like?

Bright fresh ginger with warming spice balanced sweetness and a clean finish

How It Is Made

Fresh ginger is simmered with sugar and water then strained to produce a smooth aromatic syrup

How To Use Ginger Syrup in Cocktails

Use to sweeten cocktails while adding fresh ginger flavor

Best For

Sours highballs tiki drinks and whiskey cocktails

A Bit of History

Ginger syrup became a staple ingredient in modern cocktail bars as fresh ginger flavors gained popularity in contemporary mixology