Espresso Ginger Soda
I can never get enough ginger in my life. It’s wonderful in savory dishes, in sweet dishes, as tea and now my new favorite drink is soda with ginger syrup, preferably with a shot of espresso.
Espresso Ginger Soda
This Espresso Ginger Soda combines the zing of homemade ginger syrup with the rich complexity of espresso and the sparkle of soda. A refreshing, bold drink perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 shot espresso
- 1 ½ ounces ginger syrup
- Sparkling water
For the Ginger Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ginger, peeled and sliced
Instructions
- Add 1 shot of espresso to a glass of ice, stir to cool it down, then add a shot (about 1½ ounces) of ginger syrup and top with sparkling water, stir and serve.
For the Ginger Syrup
- Add the sugar and water to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar is dissolved. Add the ginger, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit in the covered pan to cool for an hour. Strain out the slices of ginger, then bottle the syrup and use to make the following drink or store in the refrigerator. It will easily keep a couple weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 2mg
