10 Easy and Delicious Ginger Drink Recipes

The ginger is one of the most versatile ingredients in drinks house. Spicy, warming, refreshing depending on the preparation: it lends itself to dozens of recipes, from a simple infusion to ginger mocktails sophisticated. Whether you are looking for a ginger drink for the winter or an iced lemonade for the summer, you will find something to vary the pleasures here.

Here is 10 ginger drink recipes easy to make at home, with accessible ingredients and a minimum of equipment. The last is reserved for those in a hurry who want the taste without the effort.

1. ginger infusion-lemon classic

The great classic, timeless. A hot cup that warms the throat and makes it easier to bloating-reflux-nausea">ginger and digestion after the meal.

Ingredients

• A piece of fresh ginger benefits 3 cm, peeled and thinly sliced
• Juice of half a lemon
• 250 ml of boiling water
• 1 teaspoon of ginger and honey (optional)

Preparation

Place the ginger slices in a cup or mug. Pour boiling water over and let steep for 8 to 10 minutes — longer if you like it spicy. Remove the pieces, add lemon juice and honey if desired. Enjoy hot.

To enhance the effect, you can lightly crush the ginger slices with the back of a spoon before infusing. This releases more gingerol, the active compound responsible for benefits of ginger.

2. Cold ginger lemonade

Perfect for hot days, this ginger lemonade can be prepared with a homemade syrup in just a few minutes.

Ingredients

• 30 g of fresh ginger grated
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 500 ml of cold water
• 2 tablespoons erythritol or honey
• Ice cubes
• A few mint leaves (optional)

Preparation

Heat 100 ml of water with the grated ginger and the sweetener for 5 minutes over low heat. Filter this syrup and let it cool. Then mix it with the rest of the cold water and the lemon juice. Serve in a large glass filled with ice cubes, decorated with fresh mint. A thirst-quenching ginger drink, sugar free added if you opt for erythritol.

3. sugar-free ginger shot-turmeric in the morning

Concentrated and powerful, the ginger shot Drink in one gulp when you wake up. It's an express dose of vitality to start the day.

Ingredients

• A 5 cm piece of fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric grated fresh (or ½ teaspoon powder)
• Juice of half a lemon
• A pinch of black pepper
• 50 ml of water

Preparation

Mix the ginger with the water and turmeric until you obtain a homogeneous liquid. Filter through a fine sieve or cloth. Add the lemon juice and black pepper. Pepper is essential: it increases the absorption of curcumin by the body. Pour into a small glass and drink immediately.

The association turmeric and ginger is particularly interesting from a nutritional point of view. These two rhizomes complement each other and mutually reinforce their properties.

4. Golden milk with ginger

Also called golden milk, this Ayurvedic drink is an evening ritual appreciated for its soothing effect and its warm and spicy notes.

Ingredients

• 250 ml of vegetable milk (oat, almond or coconut)
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• A pinch of black pepper
• A pinch of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of honey or erythritol

Preparation

Heat the vegetable milk over low heat in a small saucepan. Add the turmeric, ginger, pepper and cinnamon. Stir for 3 to 4 minutes without letting it boil. Strain if you used fresh ginger pieces, then sweeten to taste. Pour into a mug and enjoy before bed.

5. Ginger-banana-spinach smoothie

A green smoothie that is full of nutrients without masking the character of ginger. Ideal for breakfast or after ginger and sport.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• A handful of fresh spinach
• A 2 cm piece of fresh ginger
• 200 ml almond milk or coconut water
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
• A few ice cubes

Preparation

Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until you obtain a smooth, even texture. Adjust the consistency with a little water or vegetable milk if necessary. Serve immediately in a tall glass. The banana brings natural sweetness, the spinach the minerals, and the ginger a touch of heat on the finish.

6. Sparkling ginger-grapefruit mocktail

A cocktail without alcohol as elegant as a spritz, with the bitterness of grapefruit and the spiciness of ginger. Perfect for an aperitif.

Ingredients

• The juice of half a pink grapefruit
• 2 cm fresh ginger, grated and squeezed (or 1 tablespoon ginger juice)
• 150 ml of chilled sparkling water
• 1 teaspoon agave syrup (optional)
• A sprig of rosemary for decoration
• Ice cubes

Preparation

In a large glass, combine the grapefruit juice, ginger juice and agave syrup. Add the ice cubes, then top up with the sparkling water. Stir gently so as not to drive out the bubbles. Decorate with the sprig of rosemary. The result is sharp, bitter and spicy — a real alternative to classic cocktails.

7. Ginger-mint iced tea

A refreshing ginger drink that can be prepared in large quantities and stored in the fridge for two days.

Ingredients

• 1 liter of water
• 30 g fresh ginger, sliced
• 2 bags of green tea
• A dozen fresh mint leaves
• The juice of a lime
• Erythritol or honey to taste

Preparation

Bring the water to a boil, add the ginger and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the green tea bags and let steep for 3 minutes — no more, to avoid bitterness. Remove the sachets, add the mint and sweetener, then let cool completely. Strain, add the lime juice and place in the refrigerator. Serve chilled with ice cubes and mint leaves.

8. Ginger drink-honey-cinnamon (winter recipe)

The ultimate comfort recipe when temperatures drop. Sweet, spicy and enveloping.

Ingredients

• 300 ml of hot water
• 3 cm fresh ginger, grated
• 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ teaspoon powder)
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 star anise (optional)
• 1 clove (optional)

Preparation

Heat the water with the grated ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise and cloves. Leave to simmer over low heat for 10 minutes so that the spices release their aromas. Strain into a mug, let cool slightly, then add the honey – it retains its properties better when it is not exposed to too much heat. A real grandmother's remedy, revisited.

9. detox ginger water ginger-cucumber

A very light, calorie-free flavored water that can be drunk throughout the day. Ideal for those who want to hydrate with flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 liter of cold water
• 3cm fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• Half a cucumber, cut into slices
• Juice of half a lemon
• A few mint leaves

Preparation

Place all the ingredients in a large carafe. Fill with cold water and let steep in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours — ideally overnight. The longer the infusion, the more pronounced the flavors. Serve directly from the carafe, with the pieces. You can fill the carafe with water a second time: the ingredients still release enough flavor.

10. The INTI express — the recipe for those in a hurry

No time to grate, infuse, filter? This recipe is made for you. It only requires 30 seconds and no special utensils.

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 cl ofINTI Elixir (about 2 tablespoons)
• 200 ml of chilled sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• A slice of lemon

Preparation

Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in the INTI Elixir, then complete with sparkling water. Add the lemon slice. It's ready.

Why does it work so well? Because theINTI Elixir already concentrates Peruvian ginger, turmeric, Sicilian lemon, Sri Lankan black pepper and Cayenne pepper — all organic (Certisys EU certified) and no added sugar, with erythritol as the sole sweetener. You get a complex and balanced ginger drink in just a few seconds, without preparing anything yourself. It's the obvious lazy option, but with a result of artisanal quality.

Tips for maximizing the benefits of ginger in your drinks

Whatever recipe you choose, a few simple reflexes can make the difference between a pleasant drink and a truly beneficial drink.

Choose fresh ginger

The ginger powder is convenient, but fresh rhizome contains a higher concentration of gingerol, the main active compound. Choose a firm piece, ginger skin smooth and not wrinkled. Store it in the refrigerator, in an airtight bag, for two to three weeks.

Don't boil it for too long

Simmering for 5 to 10 minutes is enough to extract the active compounds from ginger. Prolonged boiling can alter certain volatile flavors and make the drink excessively spicy. If you like intensity, increase the amount of ginger instead.

Combine it with black pepper

Black pepper contains piperine, which enhances the absorption of many plant compounds — including curcumin from turmeric. A simple pinch is enough in your infusions, shots or golden milks.

Avoid refined sugar

Ginger naturally has character. Rather than drowning its taste in white sugar, choose alternatives like erythritol (zero calories, zero glycemic index), raw honey in small quantities, or agave syrup. Many recipes do not need any sweetener if the ginger is of good quality.

Combine the spices

Ginger goes well with turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and cloves. These combinations are not only gustatory: they create interesting synergies on a nutritional level. The turmeric-ginger-pepper combination, for example, is one of the most studied.

Prepare in advance

Most infusions and flavored waters can be kept in the refrigerator for 48 hours. Prepare a liter on Sunday evening and serve yourself all week. The shots will also keep for 3 to 4 days in small glass bottles, refrigerated.

It's up to you

Ten recipes, ten ways to integrate ginger into your daily life. From the simplest infusion to summer lemonade, including the evening golden milk, there is necessarily a ginger drink that suits your pace and tastes.

What if you have neither the time nor the inclination to take out the grater and sieve? Recipe number 10 exists precisely for this. Thirty seconds, one drink, and it's done.