Homemade Ginger Brew (Immunity Shots)

This homemade Ginger Brew is simple to make and bursting with healthy immune-boosting ingredients. Use it to help ease nausea or soothe upset stomachs and sore throats. Make the healthy syrup, then make hot Ginger Tea or cold Ginger Beer and sip away!

🍯 Why We Love It

Ginger Brew syrup is the perfect thing for easing colds, sore throats, and nausea, and for boosting immunity. As my grandad used to say, “It cures what ails ya!”

I’ve been perfecting this recipe for years, ever since my first bout of morning sickness back in 2012! But it turns out, it’s really enjoyable to drink even when you’re already feeling great (just like my Lemon Ginger Turmeric Shots or Carrot Apple Ginger Juice!)

👉 Made with ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon and cayenne pepper, it’s jam packed with healthy ingredients and TONS of flavor.

It’s lightly sweet with a zesty kick of spice, and it gives a “good” kind of burn in your throat.

I like to make up a batch of the syrup, then mix with seltzer to make homemade ginger beer. And this ginger be er one isn’t loaded with sugar like all the other ginger ales and ginger brews out there.

On cooler days, I mix with hot water to make the most lovely Ginger Tea. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even make a copycat immunity shooter (by drinking it straight!) or indulge in a Hotty Toddy.

🍋 Recipe Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe at home:

• Water
• Fresh or frozen ginger
• Lemon, juice and zest
• Honey
• Cinnamon
• Cayenne Pepper

These ingredients are not only flavorful, but they’re known to be SUPER good for you! Ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ginger in particular has been used medicinally for centuries, and is often used today to naturally help sooth nausea, indigestion, and more.

Please note: This post does not contain health advice. I am not a medical professional.

🫖 Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: First, do the prep work. Mince the ginger. Zest and juice the lemon. Add all the ingredients to a small sauce pan.

Step 2: Bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir it occasionally as it cooks.

After about 15 or 20 minutes, the mixture should be darkened and reduced by about half. The consistency is slightly thicker than water, kind of like warm maple syrup, and all the flavors have had a chance to meld together in the liquid.

Step 3: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove all the pieces of food. The syrup is ready to be used!

How to Drink It

The finished product can be enjoyed three ways:

1. As-is: Take 2 Tablespoons of the syrup and sip or shoot the mix all by itself. It’s best when chilled.
2. Ginger beer: Mix with cold seltzer and ice to make a ginger beer-style drink.
3. Ginger tea: Mix with hot water to make an infused hot drink.

Making Ginger Beer (Served Cold)

When mixed with bubbly seltzer, you make a fast version of homemade ginger beer! To make it:

1. Fill a glass halfway with ice. Add 8 ounces of seltzer or sparkling water.
2. Add 1-3 Tablespoons of ginger brew syrup and stir. You should start with less syrup and taste it, adding more to taste if you’d like.
3. Garnish with a slice of lemon and sip slowly.

Making Ginger Brew Tea (Served Hot)

This is the most ginger-y ginger tea ever! It packs a punch, which is exactly what I want a cold day.

1. Heat 8 ounces of water.
2. Stir 1-3 Tablespoons of ginger syrup into the water. Start with less and add more if you’d like to your taste.
3. Garnish with a slice of lemon and sip away!

ℹ️ FAQ & Tips

Related Recipes

• Cucumber Lemon Ginger Infused Water
• Orange Ginger Smoothie

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This recipe was originally posted 12/11/13, and was republished 1/13/22 with new photos.