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 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.
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!
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Ginger Beer
Ingredients
- 1 large ginger root
- 3/4 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.
anon
Thursday 9th of April 2020
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!
Paul
Friday 17th of January 2020
Just how big is a large ginger root???????????? Waiting to hear from you. Thanks!
Bianca
Saturday 18th of January 2020
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)
Tony
Saturday 24th of August 2019
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
Alex
Wednesday 12th of June 2019
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.
Amanda
Friday 25th of August 2017
How long does the syrup last?
Bianca
Sunday 27th of August 2017
If you keep it in the fridge, I'd say 2 weeks!