Gingerbread Simple Syrup

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Everything tastes better with gingerbread simple syrup - coffee, cocktails, pancakes, you name it! It's basically gingerbread in a bottle, and you'll want it on pretty much everything.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: beverage, cocktail, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gingerbread, gingerbread simple syrup, gingerbread syrup

Servings: Tablespoons

Calories: 44kcal

Author: Viana Boenzli

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 Tablespoons molasses
1 inch piece of ginger root (or 2 teaspoons ground ginger)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 lightly crushed cardamom pods (optional)

Instructions

Add the water, brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, lightly crushed cardamom pods (if using), and vanilla to a medium saucepan and give it a quick stir.
1 cup water, 1 cup light brown sugar, packed, 3 Tablespoons molasses, 1 inch piece of ginger root (or 2 teaspoons ground ginger), 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 5 lightly crushed cardamom pods (optional)
Place the pot over medium heat and bring it to a gentle boil.
Once it's boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for another 10 minutes to mellow out the ginger a bit.
Finally, pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to catch the ginger root and cardamom pods, then transfer it to a jar or bottle.
Add to breakfasts, desserts, cocktails, or coffee! Enjoy!

Notes

💫 Variations and mix-ins

🍹 Cocktail Twist - Add a splash of gingerbread syrup to cocktails - an espresso martini, old fashioned, or even a simple vodka soda gets a little personality.
☕ Coffee Lover - Stir a tablespoon or two into your morning coffee or latte for an instant gingerbread latte without the drive‑thru line.
🥞 Breakfast Upgrade - Drizzle over pancakes or waffles for a breakfast that suddenly feels festive.
🥐 Brunch & Toast - This syrup is also fantastic on something richer, like French toast.
🍦 Dessert Drizzle - Warm the syrup slightly and pour it over desserts.

🧺 Storage

Store the syrup in a clean jar or bottle in the fridge (mason jars work great for storing!) - it keeps for up to three weeks and is ready whenever you want to add a little gingerbread flair to coffee, cocktails, breakfast, or dessert.

👩‍🍳 Pro tips

🥄 Store syrup in a squeeze bottle for easy pouring.
🔥 Warm slightly for drizzling over ice cream or pound cake.
☕ Mix a teaspoon into hot chocolate or coffee for a quick gingerbread latte.
🥞 Use it to brush over pancakes, waffles, or French toast right before serving for extra flavor.
🏷️ Label your jar - this syrup disappears fast, and someone might mistake it for molasses.
🍯 Adjust the spices to taste - a little extra ginger or cinnamon amps up the flavor without extra work.

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