Ginger-Based Cocktail Mixers: DIY Moscow Mule Mix and Herb-Infused Ginger Soda
Two zesty and versatile ginger-based mixers you can craft at home: a bold DIY Moscow Mule mix and a refreshing herb-infused ginger soda, perfect for elevating any cocktail or mocktail.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes + cooling
- Yield: 1.5 cups syrup (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Boissons
- Method: Infusion / Réduction
- Cuisine: Fait Maison / Mixologie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh mint or basil (for infusion)
- Sparkling water
- Optional: vodka or gin for cocktails
Instructions
- For DIY Moscow Mule Mix: In a saucepan, combine ginger, sugar, water, and lemon zest. Simmer for 15 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool, strain, and stir in lime juice. Store chilled.
- For Herb-Infused Ginger Soda: Use the same syrup base. While still warm, add fresh mint or basil and let steep 10 minutes. Strain and refrigerate. Mix with sparkling water to serve.
- To serve: Pour 2–3 tbsp syrup over ice, top with sparkling water or mix with vodka for a classic cocktail twist.
Notes
Keep the syrup refrigerated for up to a week. Adjust sweetness and citrus to your taste. Try rosemary or thyme for a more aromatic twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp syrup + sparkling water
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: ginger, cocktail mixer, moscow mule, ginger soda, herb-infused, syrup