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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Mocktails & Cocktails

    Published: May 19, 2020 · Modified: Mar 15, 2025 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Ginger Mocktail Recipe

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    This Ginger Mocktail Recipe has been a favorite of mine for years now. It is about time it has earned a spot on my blog! The honey infused homemade ginger syrup combined with club soda makes for one refreshing drink. You can batch make this simple syrup to have on hand at all times so when you want a drink, it takes less than a minute to make!

    Honey dripping into a glass of a ginger mocktail with a green bottle of sparkling water next to it.

    If you follow along on Instagram, you know I gave up alcohol awhile ago. I just feel so much better without it. I wrote a whole blog post about how doing one dry month led to me giving up alcohol for good. If you are doing Dry January or maybe you just love a good mocktail treat like me, check out the other amazing Mocktails I have on my blog like my Pear Cocktail Recipe, Pineapple Margarita Mocktail, Healthy Raspberry Lemonade, Blood Orange Mojito, or my Apple Margarita Mocktail. I am also loving our new Gingerbread Cocktail which I make as a mocktail sometimes too!

    This has become my go to drink during pregnancy. Most mocktails are safe for pregnant women! 

    Jump to:
    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • Simple Ingredients
    • Recipe Substitutions and Variations
    • Recipe Instructions
    • Recipe Tips and Tricks
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Drink Recipes You Will Love
    • Are you interested in a guide of my go to healthy alternatives?
    • Ginger Mocktail

    Why I Love This Recipe

    • This simple mocktail goes well with just about anything, it has great flavor that works with so many other different tastes!
    • This has become one of my absolute favorites!
    • You can turn this non-alcoholic drink into a cocktail by adding vodka to it. 
    • Unlike restaurant made cocktails, this delicious mocktail uses real ginger! 
    • This drink makes for a fun drink for the holidays too! I love drinking it Thanksgiving week to get me in the holiday spirit. 
    • You can store the homemade syrup in the fridge for up to 1 month so you can make this drink anytime.

    Simple Ingredients

    Ginger mocktail ingredients laid out on the counter in small glass bowls.

    For the ginger simple syrup

    • Fresh ginger-This is a must to give this ginger mocktail it’s ginger flavor!
    • Water-The base of the syrup.
    • Honey-To add a little sweetness. 
    • Lemon-This compliments the honey nicely.

    For the mocktail

    • Ice cubes-To serve. 
    • Club soda-To give this drink the sparkling water effect.
    • Simple syrup-This adds the gingery affect in this recipe. 

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Recipe Substitutions and Variations

    • Club soda-Any kind of carbonated water, sparkling mineral water or soda water will work. 
    • Honey-Agave nectar or maple syrup would work as the sweeteners in this recipe in place of the honey. Note they may change the flavor profile a little of 
    • Pineapple-You can add a splash of pineapple juice to your drink to make this into a pineapple ginger mocktail.
    • Ginger juice-You can use ginger juice in the place of the simple syrup if you choose. 
    • Orange juice or grapefruit juice-These are also good juices to add a splash of to add some extra flavor.
    • Garnishes-I like fresh mint leaves or rosemary to serve.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you add or remove any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    Recipe Instructions

    Ginger, water, honey and lemon in a sauce-pot.

    Step #1: Place the simple syrup ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil on medium to high heat. Once the syrup is boiling, reduce to a simmer and simmer for 20 minutes. Then remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool. Stain the syrup over a bowl. This will ensure you do not have any big chunk of ginger in the syrup. Mix the simple syrup with club soda and ice in a cocktail shaker. Garnish to your liking.

    Recipe Tips and Tricks

    • Tip #1: Allow the syrup to completely cool prior to mixing it with your drink.
    • Tip #2: Strain the simple syrup once you are done making it. This will prevent any large chunks of ginger from getting in your drink.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use dried ginger in place of fresh ginger for this recipe?

    This recipe does best with fresh ginger!

    How long does this recipe last?

    The simple syrup itself lasts for up to 1 month in the fridge.

    Can I add anything else to the ginger simple syrup?

    Adding in lemon juice would be a nice touch!

    Ginger mocktail in a glass with a lemon on top and a bottle of pellegrano sitting next to it.

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    Ginger Mocktail

    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Cool time for the syrup 1 hour hour
    Total Time 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 4 serving
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    262kcal
    Cost $5
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    Equipment

    • stock pot
    • Bowl
    • Strainer

    Ingredients

    For the simple syrup:

    • 1 whole lemon Juiced.
    • 1 cup honey
    • 1.5 cup water
    • 3 inches fresh ginger Sliced into coin like shapes.

    For the drink:

    • 1/2 cup club soda
    • 1/4 cup simple syrup

    Instructions

    • Place the simple syrup ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil on medium to high heat. Once the syrup is boiling, reduce to a simmer and simmer for 20 minutes. Then remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
    • Stain the syrup over a bowl. This will ensure you do not have any big chunk of ginger in the syrup. Mix the simple syrup with club soda and ice. Garnish to your liking.

    Notes

    Storage: This simple syrup can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 30 days. Do not mix the drink until you are ready to drink it!
    Nutrition: The nutrition for this recipe is an estimate and the calorie count is not guaranteed.  
    Servings: This recipe should yield 4 servings. 
    Quick, easy and delicious mocktail that goes well with just about anything.
    Serving: 1glass | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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