I've posted this recipe of ginger lemon syrup way back when I started the blog. Though I used to make it quite often in the initial years, it kinda faded away with time.
It all changed when we moved back to Kerala. Since it's always hot and humid here, we end up craving for a chilled drink most of the time. That's how I started making this ginger lemon syrup regularly again.
These days, I always have a bottle of ginger lemon syrup in my fridge, it's kinda become a staple.
So, if you are also looking for something homemade to beat the heat, this is a good option.
You can also check out Iced Tea, Watermelon Soada Float, Mango Milkshake, Apple Milkshake recipes.
Ginger Lemon Syrup
This homemade ginger lemon syrup is refreshing, tangy and bursting with fresh ginger flavour. Perfect for making instant lemonade, summer coolers, mocktails and soothing hot drinks, this easy syrup recipe can be stored in the refrigerator and used anytime for a quick, delicious drink. A simple homemade concentrate made with fresh lemon juice, ginger and sugar.
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Ingredients
- 3/4+1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Crushed ginger
- 2.5 cups Sugar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Combine sugar, crushed ginger , 1/4 cup lemon juice and water in a deep pan to make sugar syrup. Bring it to a boil on low -medium heat.
- Reduce the flame to the lowest and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the fire and let it cool down completely.
- When it cools add 3/4 cup lemon juice & mix well. Strain the syrup & store in a bottle.
- The syrup can be stored in fridge for 1 month. Add 1 – 1.5 tablespoon syrup for a glass of juice. You can use water or chilled soda to the syrup. You can add some mint leaves and sabja/basil seeds also if you like.
Notes
To avoid crystallization of the syrup:
Avoid stirring once the syrup starts simmering. After the sugar dissolves, dont keep stirring and dont scrape the sides of the pan.
Sugar crystals stuck on the sides can trigger crystallization later. Make sure to cool the syrup completely before refrigerating. If hot syrup goes straight into the fridge, crystals form faster. Let it cool fully at room temperature first.
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Sugar crystals stuck on the sides can trigger crystallization later. Make sure to cool the syrup completely before refrigerating. If hot syrup goes straight into the fridge, crystals form faster. Let it cool fully at room temperature first.
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Ginger Lemon juice is a perfect drink for the soaring high temperature in Gulf. Thanks Maria for the recipe. Will do in in the coming weekend and store it in the fridge to survive the outside heat as kids r gonna be starting their summer vacations.Â
Cheers !
Thanks Chandra! Yeah its a great drink for summer. I love it with soda :)
Cheers
Maria
hi maria
i am new here.actually i searched a lot for a blog like this.finally my dream come true.i got more than i expected.thank u so much.i  tried vattayappam and inji curry.both r successful.once again thank u so much .
Hi Neena,
Your comment puts a big smile on my face :) Thanks a bunch for the wonderful comment. Please do keep trying the recipes..
Cheers
Maria
Hi. you have a very good blog. Enjoy your variety of recipes very much. Can you please explain the last sentence. You have to add 1 1/2 Tb of syrup to what…? Do you add it to plain cold water to make juice or do u have to add it to soda water??? Its not clear. Thanks
Thank you Zeenath :) You can add 1 1/2 tbsp of syrup to ice cold water or soda. It’s your choice :)
Cheers
Maria
can u pls update a low fat version of this pls?
Hi Nindzi,
I’m not sure whether I’ll be able to do that. However you can try making this with lesser qty of sugar to suit your taste.
Also if you are looking out for healthy drinks, please check out the pineapple smoothie posted here.
Wish you a wonderful new year!
Cheers
Maria
really i was looking for this. thanks.