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Ginger Beer Syrup (no yeast, no alcohol)

Published: May 14, 2021 by Bianca · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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Ginger Beer Syrup

I LOVE drinks with ginger. Ginger beer usually takes 2-3 weeks of fermenting but this is a much faster alternative: Yeast-free and alcohol-free Ginger Beer Syrup. Perfect for Moscow Mules!

Ginger Beer Syrup

Ginger beer is usually made with yeast and needs 2-3 weeks of waiting time to ferment, but I wanted to create a faster version (and I don't trust yeast in drinks).

So this Ginger Beer Syrup is

  • so much quicker to make
  • without yeast
  • without alcohol

The Ginger Beer tastes really good and refreshing! It's perfect for hot summer days or for cocktails.

My two favorite cocktails with ginger beer are Moscow Mule (Ginger Beer + Vodka + Lime) and Dark'n'Stormy (Ginger Beer + Dark Rum + Lime).

The ginger syrup will be enough for about 10 drinks, depending on how much syrup you're using - but that's really up to your preference.

I'm actually just drinking a glass while writing this post. Totally worth it! It's so refreshing! But I've always been a huge fan of anything ginger, so I am biased.

How to make Ginger Beer Syrup

The Ingredients & possible substitutes

You'll only need a handful of ingredients:

  • ginger root
  • water
  • sugar - I am using white sugar but can also use dextrose (for a low fructose version) or brown sugar.

The Basic Steps

As always you can find the whole recipe below in the box. I want to show you the basic steps first, though.

  • Ginger
  • Ginger
Step 1: Peel the ginger. Then use a vegetable peeler to slice the ginger into super thin pieces.
  • ginger slices in pot
  • ginger slices in pot
Step 2: Bring the water and sugar to a boil, add in the ginger slices and let it simmer. See how the ginger slices will get more transparent?
ginger slices in liquid
Step 3: Fill the ginger slices and liquid into a jar, close the lid, let it cool off, place it in the fridge overnight.
straining ginger
Step 4: The next day, remove the ginger slices from the syrup. Don't toss the ginger - it's perfect for making pickled ginger!
Ginger Beer Syrup
Step 5: Fill the syrup into a bottle. Keep the leftover syrup in the fridge. It will keep a couple of weeks.

For a drink, use 1-2 tablespoons of syrup, add ice, lime and sparkling water. You can also make delicious Moscow Mules if you add vodka!

More drink recipes

  • Gin Basil Smash
  • Blueberry Gin Fizz
  • Pomegranate Gin Fizz

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I hope you enjoy this Ginger Beer Syrup as much as I do! If you like it, please let me know. It always makes my day to hear good reviews!
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Ginger Beer Syrup

Ginger Beer

Elephantastic Vegan
I LOVE drinks with ginger. Ginger beer usually takes 2-3 weeks of fermenting but this is a much faster alternative: Yeast-free and alcohol-free Ginger Beer Syrup. Perfect for Moscow Mules!
4.17 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 1 cup of syrup
Calories 586 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 large ginger root
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Peel the ginger and then slice it with a vegetable peeler into super thin strips.
  • In a pot, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Add the ginger slices. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Fill everything in a jar, let it cool off, and leave it in the fridge overnight.
  • The next day, take out the ginger slices. Don't toss them, they are perfect for some Pickled Ginger! Fill the syrup into a bottle (keep it in the fridge for up to a few weeks).
  • Fill about 1-2 tablespoons of ginger syrup in a glass and top with sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 151gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 150gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    April 03, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    This ginger beer is indeed refreshing Bianca. Drinkspiration is the word here! :)

    Reply
    • bianca says

      April 12, 2015 at 12:24 pm

      yes! I love it especially for hot summer days. Yumm! I could drink it all day long.

      Reply
  2. Jasmin says

    July 25, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    This recipe is perfect in its simplicity, but it's so crazy hot these days in all of Europe, that I'm sipping my regular ginger lemonade with few big ice cubes almost every day, thinking - I'll make this ginger beer as soon as the first rain fall :)

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      July 26, 2015 at 10:00 pm

      Right?! It's so hot! I'm not complaining because the last summers weren't that great in Austria..but I wouldn't mind a few degrees less :)
      Especially when I have hangovers I'm so happy to have some homemade ginger beer in the fridge waiting for me! It's a real cure.

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    August 25, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    How long does the syrup last?

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      August 27, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      If you keep it in the fridge, I'd say 2 weeks!

      Reply
  4. Alex says

    June 12, 2019 at 2:12 am

    Hi,

    I just found your blog, congrats.

    I had the Veritest and for the next 6 months I'm starting a diet gluten free, milk free, and yeast free. I want to cry.

    Do you have any advices?

    I love beer, that is the saddest part.

    Reply
  5. Tony says

    August 24, 2019 at 2:36 am

    I don't use dextrose, or gm modified high fructose corn syrup, I use fructose straight from grapes for my sweetener, It is healthier than dextrose, Cane sugar syrup is better as well

    Reply
  6. Paul says

    January 17, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    Just how big is a large ginger root???????????? Waiting to hear from you. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      January 18, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Hi! The ginger root I used was 200gr.
      Below the ingredients you see: US Customary - Metric.
      If you click on metric there are the grams given (at least most of the times when I didn't forget to add them :D)

      Reply
  7. anon says

    April 09, 2020 at 12:49 am

    This is a decent recipe for homemade, sugar free *ginger ale*. Which is a lovely drink.

    This is not ginger beer though, and it is a little misleading to call it that. Ginger beer requires fermentation.... which requires the yeast. if you don't like yeast.... then stick to soda!

    Reply
    • anti anon anon says

      February 19, 2022 at 1:49 am

      @anon, ok ginger police. Go call the bizzies

      Reply

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