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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Winter Recipes » Ginger Lemon Honey Syrup

    Published: November 12, 2014 / Updated: December 28, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Ginger Lemon Honey Syrup

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    Keep a batch of this natural cold and sore throat soother in your fridge during cold and flu season! This Ginger Lemon Honey syrup is a delicious way to keep colds and flu at bay. And it's so easy to make at home!

    two mason jars of ginger lemon and honey marmalade, with two lemons on the side

    Brrr . . . it is chilly outside!

    Winter is here, and that means so is cold season. Time to whip up some nourishing meals, like Immunity Boosting Chicken Soup, Easy Homemade Ramen, Almondigas, and Wonton Soup.

    It's also time to make this favorite home remedy tea for cold and flu.

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    • 🍯 Why you'll love this syrup
    • 🍋 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • ❓Recipe FAQs
    • 🎁 Makes a great gift
    • More nourishing recipes
    • Ginger Lemon Honey Syrup

    🍯 Why you'll love this syrup

    A few times a year, but especially during cold and flu season, I like to stock our refrigerator with ginger-honey syrup.

    • It's like a marmalade packed with healthy ingredients.
    • You only need 3 ingredients to make it!
    • It's a great way to level up ginger tea, or simply to add to a mug of hot water.
    • The flavors are delicious and nourishing, and it's so easy to make at home.

    🍋 Ingredient notes

    lemon, ginger and honey syrup with two fresh lemons and fresh ginger

    This all-natural cold and sore throat soother contains just 3 simple ingredients, but all are packed with healthy benefits:

    Ginger- It's hard to overstate the many benefits of ginger. love ginger as a flavor in so many dishes. And its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties help boost immune systems. It also helps stimulate perspiration to cleanse the system and bring down body temperature.

    Honey - My parents have always sworn by honey as a healing ingredient, and use it for everything. Honey has beneficial properties which can help speed healing. It also helps draw water out of inflamed tissue, which reduces swelling and discomfort associated with sore throats.

    Lemon slices -  High in vitamin C, lemons help support the immune system. Lemon juice also has anti-inflammatory qualities that soothe sore throats and irritated membranes. Lemons also are said to have antiseptic action that helps directly fight off colds. One large lemon should suffice for this recipe.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    pouring honey into a mason jar containing lemon wedges

    This is one of those recipes where measurements are truly eyeball measurements. Put as much lemon, ginger, and honey as you want! Can't go wrong with more, and if you want a tamer flavor profile, simply use less.

    To make this honey ginger syrup recipe:

    • Slice lemon wedges and place to fill the bottom of a glass jar (I love these wide mouth mason jars)
    • Grate ginger over it.
    • Then fill in with honey. I prefer to use organic local honey, such as Glorybee Honey from Eugene, Oregon. But you can use regular honey as well.
    • Stick the jars in the refrigerator overnight and the mixture will form into a jelly-like, marmalade texture.
    • Add a tablespoon of this ginger, lemon, and honey syrup to a cup of your favorite hot tea. This syrup is also a fantastic way to enhance a simple mug of warm water.

    ❓Recipe FAQs

    ginger lemon honey syrup in two stacked mason jars
    Should ginger lemon honey syrup be refrigerated?

    Yes, refrigerate the syrup in jars after you make it to help it stay fresh for longer and help prevent mold from forming.

    How long with this ginger lemon honey syrup keep?

    This syrup will keep for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also make it ahead of time and store it for up to 2 months in the freezer.

    🎁 Makes a great gift

    ginger honey lemon syrup packaged as gifts

    Giving the gift of good health is always in style, and always appreciated.

    I like to make batches of this ginger, lemon, and honey marmalade recipe divided into individual small, 8-ounce wide mouth mason jars. I dress them up with cute cupcake wrappers, washi tape, and ribbon around the lids, and give them as gifts throughout the holidays.

    More nourishing recipes

    If you are feeling a little under the weather, or just need a warm, soothing meal, try one of these nourishing soup recipes!

    • Immunity Boosting Chicken Soup
    • Almondigas (Filipino Meatball and Noodle Soup)
    • Easy Homemade Ramen
    • Wonton Noodle Soup

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    two mason jars of ginger lemon and honey marmalade stacked, with a lemon on the side.

    Ginger Lemon Honey Syrup

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 10 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    A homemade, natural cold and sore throat soother.
    Servings: 4 8-ounce wide-mouth mason jars
    Calories: 15kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp lemons thinly sliced
    • 1 tbsp chunk of fresh ginger approx. 2-inches
    • 1 tbps Honey

    Instructions

    • Place sliced lemons at the bottom of each mini mason jar (use about half of a lemon per jar).
    • Grate ginger (as much or as little as you prefer) over lemon.
    • Pour honey over the lemon and ginger and fill almost to the top of each jar, leaving about ½ of room to the top.
    • Cover with the mason jar lid and refrigerate overnight before using.

    Notes

    Keep refrigerated. Each jar will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Bonnie says

        November 13, 2014 at 10:14 pm

        I love this idea. It sounds fresh and energetic and at the same time soulful. Thank you!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 19, 2014 at 5:08 pm

          Thanks, Bonnie!

      2. Rachel says

        November 12, 2014 at 4:31 pm

        Great post!! I will def try these. Sometimes I get tired of nyquil because I feel so much like a zombie the next day. Excited to have some new tricks.

        Reply
      3. Megan Gray says

        November 12, 2014 at 7:28 pm

        Great post! What an awesome recipe. I will definitely try this. Thanks!

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      4. Dena says

        November 12, 2014 at 2:57 pm

        Thanks for this recipe. So simple and with ingredients I could easily find in my kitchen when needed. I wish I had seen this only a few days ago and avoided using all those OTC remedies.

        Reply

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