DIY Ginger Liqueur Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is ginger liqueur made of? ›

It is very easy to make and requires very few ingredients: ginger root obviously, alcohol, water and sugar. Like with any good liquor, a lengthy maceration and resting time is necessary, so that all the flavors are absorbed and for it to become nice and golden in color.

When you want to lighten up the alcohol content of your ginger co*cktails, replace the ginger liqueur with ginger-infused syrup. It's easy to make at home and has a similar sweetness and ginger flavoring, but without the liquor base.

Known for its spicy flavour, Ginger Liqueur is happy to play with any and all of the spirits from brandy and Whiskey to Gin and Tequila.

At 28 percent ABV (56 proof), it's stronger than the original. This new formulation was first called Canton Ginger & Cognac Liqueur when it was released in the U.S. in 2007 and purchased by Heaven Hill Brands. In 2008, the name changed to Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur.

Most opened (and well-sealed) liqueurs should last for six months to a year (or even longer), depending on the alcohol content and preservatives.

Most liqueur should be used within 6 months to a year after opening. While stable liquors mainly lose their potency and flavor after their seal is broken, liqueurs can spoil and grow bacteria over time. The more sugar in the beverage, the faster it will spoil.

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Store as you would any liqueur—no refrigeration is required.

Galangal. This can be hard to find, it's not usually carried at your local grocery store than ginger is, but it's a great substitute if you're dealing with an allergy or aversion. Galangal, sometimes called "Thai ginger," tastes very similar to ginger but a bit more mellow and slightly citrusy.

So how does it taste? The honey-colored liqueur has a good dose of ginger in the aroma, but when you take a sip you get hit by a syrupy sweetness first, and then the spiciness of the ginger only kicks in after a beat or two.

What is Jack Daniel's and ginger ale called? ›

Smooth, sweet, and a sippin' favorite.

Call it a "whiskey ginger" or an "Irish buck," they are essentially the same great drink. The basic but delicious co*cktail contains Irish whiskey and ginger ale to create a tall, refreshing drink, much like the whiskey tonic or classic highball. The combination of any whiskey with any light soda is hard to beat.

Hand crafted in small batches from all natural ginger beer for a warm, spicy ginger beer finish. Great for mixing in Martinis, whiskey sours, or your favorite co*cktail.

While Domaine De Canton prides itself on being the original and is the most widely known ginger liqueur, it isn't the only on worth trying.

Ginger Liqueur helps to improve blood circulation and expel “coldness” from the body. It is especially beneficial towards conditions such as cold hands and feet.

Fresh ginger tingles your nose when you crack open the bottle's swing-top. Its opaque, yellow liquid is 22 percent ABV, and it tastes almost like you're drinking a chewy, ginger candy with a lovely, big, ginger bite.

The King's Ginger was intended to invigorate and warm His Majesty during the reign of King Edward VII, who liked to be exposed to the wind in his Daimler at all times of the year and in all weathers. The then purveyors to the court, Berry Bros. and Rudd, created this liqueur dedicated to the King around 1903.