10 Recipes Using Ginger Concentrate: Cocktails, Mocktails, and More

You have a bottle of ginger concentrate in your fridge, but you're not sure what to do with it after the classic "morning shot"? Good news: a good organic ginger concentrate in Belgium is actually the secret ingredient for an endless variety of drinks — from refined mocktails to surprising cocktails, as well as wellness recipes your body will crave.

Ginger brings a spicy kick, warmth, and aromatic depth that no industrial syrup can match. And when it's concentrated, just a few milliliters are enough to transform a simple glass of sparkling water into a drink worthy of a cocktail bar.

In this article, we offer you 10 easy recipes to make at home with ginger concentrate. No bartending skills required, we promise.

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Ginger drinks naturally lend themselves to non-alcoholic cocktails. Its aromatic power perfectly compensates for the absence of alcohol — you don't feel "deprived" at all. Here are five non-alcoholic ginger cocktail recipes that will be a hit at your aperitifs.

1. Alcohol-Free Ginger Spritz

The revisited spritz, without Aperol or prosecco, but with just as much character.

• 2 cl of ginger concentrate (INTI type)
• 10 cl of very cold sparkling water
• 5 cl of blood orange juice (or classic)
• 1 orange slice
• Ice cubes

Preparation: Fill a large wine glass with ice cubes. Pour in the ginger concentrate, then the orange juice. Top up with sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with the orange slice. The spiciness of the ginger plays perfectly against the sweetness of the orange — a real summer aperitif.

2. Alcohol-Free Moscow Mule

The classic bar drink, zero-alcohol version. As good as the original, according to testers.

• 2 cl of ginger concentrate
• 15 cl of ginger beer (or sparkling water for a less sweet version)
• The juice of half a lime
• Fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes

Preparation: In a copper mug (or a glass, we won't judge), place the mint leaves and squeeze the lime. Add the ice cubes, ginger concentrate, then the ginger beer. Stir gently. The result is lively, fresh, and addictive.

3. Sparkling Ginger Lemonade

A ginger lemonade that makes sodas completely obsolete.

• 2 cl of ginger concentrate
• The juice of one whole lemon
• 20 cl of sparkling water
• 1 teaspoon of ginger and honey (optional)
• A few basil leaves

Preparation: Mix lemon juice and ginger concentrate in a large glass. If you want a sweet touch, add the honey and stir. Pour in sparkling water and ice cubes. Tear the basil leaves over the glass to release their essential oils. A real soda alternative, fresh and natural.

4. Homemade Ginger Tonic

No need for bottled tonic anymore: make your own version, much more aromatic.

• 1.5 cl of ginger concentrate
• 20 cl of plain tonic water (or sparkling water + 2 drops of non-alcoholic bitters)
• 1 thin slice of cucumber
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• Ice cubes

Preparation: Fill a balloon glass with ice cubes. Pour in the ginger concentrate and tonic water. Slide the cucumber slice along the side and add the rosemary sprig. It's elegant, herbaceous, and deliciously bitter. Perfect for those looking for a sophisticated non-alcoholic ginger cocktail.

5. Sugar-Free Ginger-Turmeric Shot

Not really a mocktail, but a must-have when talking about concentrated ginger.

• 2 cl of ginger concentrate (ideally a concentrate already containing turmeric, like INTI)
• The juice of half a lemon
• A pinch of black pepper

Preparation: Pour everything into a small glass and drink in one go. The ginger turmeric duo is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and black pepper improves curcumin absorption. A morning ritual that wakes you up better than coffee.

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Concentrated ginger is a formidable ally behind a bar. Its potency allows very little product to be used for maximum flavor — and if your concentrate is sugar-free, you maintain total control over the sweet-acid balance of your cocktail.

6. Classic Ginger Mule

The vodka version of the Moscow Mule — a staple that never disappoints.

• 4 cl of vodka
• 2 cl of ginger concentrate
• The juice of half a lime
• 12 cl of ginger beer
• Ice cubes

Preparation: Ice cubes in the glass (copper if you have one). Pour in the vodka, concentrate, lime juice, then ginger beer. Stir gently. Garnish with a lime slice. The ginger concentrate adds a depth that ginger beer alone cannot offer.

7. Dark'n Stormy Revisited

A Bermuda cocktail, normally based on ginger beer and dark rum. Our version ups the ginger ante.

• 5 cl of dark rum (Diplomatico or Kraken type)
• 2 cl of ginger concentrate
• 1 cl of lime juice
• 10 cl of ginger beer
• 1 dash of Angostura bitters
• Ice cubes

Preparation: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Pour in the lime juice and ginger concentrate. Add the ginger beer. Float the dark rum on top by pouring gently over the back of a spoon. Finish with a dash of Angostura. The result is dark, spicy, and absolutely irresistible.

8. Ginger Margarita

The classic margarita, spiced up by the warmth of ginger. A twist that surprises every time.

• 4 cl of reposado tequila
• 2 cl of triple sec (Cointreau)
• 2 cl of ginger concentrate
• 2 cl of fresh lime juice
• Salt and Espelette pepper for the rim of the glass

Preparation: Rub the rim of a margarita glass with lime, then dip it in a mixture of fine salt and Espelette pepper. Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into the prepared glass. Ginger adds a spicy dimension that pairs perfectly with tequila.

2 Ginger Wellness Recipes

Beyond cocktails and mocktails, ginger concentrate can also become your daily health partner. Here are two ginger drink recipes focused on wellness.

9. Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Smoothie

A smoothie that is as good as it is beneficial. Ideal after ginger and sport or in case of fatigue.

• 2 cl of ginger concentrate (with turmeric, even better)
• 1 ripe banana
• 150 ml of oat milk
• 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
• 3-4 ice cubes

Preparation: Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Ginger and turmeric bring their anti-inflammatory properties, banana provides energy, and peanut butter ensures satiety. A drink that easily replaces a hurried breakfast.

10. Ginger-Lemon Detox Water

The simplest recipe on this list — and yet one of the most effective for staying hydrated with flavor.

• 1 cl of ginger concentrate
• 500 ml of fresh water (still or sparkling)
• The juice of half a lemon
• A few cucumber slices
• Mint leaves

Preparation: Pour the ginger concentrate and lemon juice into a carafe. Add water, cucumber slices, and mint. Let infuse for 30 minutes in the refrigerator for maximum freshness. Take this carafe to the office or the gym — your water intake will skyrocket.

Which Ginger Concentrate to Choose for Your Recipes?

Not all ginger concentrates are created equal, especially when it comes to using them in mixology. The number one criterion? Sugar.

Most concentrates on the market contain significant amounts of added sugar — sometimes more than 30g per 100ml. In cocktails or mocktails, this extra sugar completely unbalances the recipe: your drinks become too sweet and you lose control of the final taste.

A sugar-free concentrate gives you complete freedom. You sweeten it as you wish — with honey, agave syrup, or not at all. This is exactly how professional bartenders work: with pure ingredients they assemble themselves.

INTI is an organic Belgian ginger concentrate made in Meise with Peruvian ginger, turmeric, Sicilian lemon, black pepper, and cayenne — all with 0g of added sugar (sweetened with erythritol). Its 520 ml offer approximately 30 servings, which comes out to less than one euro per drink. With a rating of 4.9/5 on Trustpilot and over 12,000 customers, it's a safe bet for all the recipes in this article.

Other organic brands like GIMBER also offer quality concentrates, but their sugar content (around 34g/100ml) makes them less suitable for mixology where dosage precision is essential.

To your glasses

A good organic ginger concentrate is much more than just a morning shot. It's a versatile ingredient that transforms any drink into something special — whether you're preparing an elaborate mocktail for an aperitif with friends or a simple flavored water for your workday.

The 10 recipes in this article are just a starting point. Once you understand how concentrated ginger interacts with citrus fruits, fresh herbs, and sparkling water, you'll invent your own creations.

The only advice we give you: choose a sugar-free concentrate to keep total control of your recipes. Your palate (and your waistline) will thank you.