How to Make Simple Ginger Hot Chocolate Recipe

As the temperatures drop, warm your heart and soul with ginger hot chocolate. The combination of pure cocoa and fresh ginger syrup is rich and delicious. Mix a batch of this hot cocoa and ginger syrup for a quick and easy holiday gift. Perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Winter Solstice.

The Benefits of Ginger Root

Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) is not a wild herb. The root, commonly grown and imported from China and West Africa, is sold in grocery stores as a common spice, either whole, ground, or dehydrated in pieces. In addition to being a robust medicinal plant, ginger is often used in culinary dishes, including curries, soups, and stews.

The properties of ginger root include aiding digestion, and the effects of the root are warming and stimulating. When needed, ginger can be taken to induce sweating or relieve nausea. Its warming properties make it an excellent herb in foods consumed in the winter months.

Other Uses for Ginger Root

In addition to being a common condiment, ginger root can also be used medicinally. It can create a general tonic for nerves and digestive conditions. Taken as a tonic, tea, or candied, ginger’s uses are many.

What Makes the Best Combination with Hot Chocolate?

The sweetness of hot chocolate is best paired with aromatic flavors such as mint, cinnamon, or ginger. In the case of this recipe, we are exploring mixing a hot chocolate base with fresh ginger syrup.

Ingredients for Ginger Simple Syrup

• 5-6 Fresh Ginger Slices
• 1 Cup Cane Sugar
• 2 Cups Water

How to Make Ginger Syrup

Making a simple sugar syrup is easy. Infused with ginger, it is also equally as simple.

To begin, add all of the ingredients listed above to the saucepan.

Bring the ingredients to a bowl until the sugar dissolves. Allow the syrup to simmer for 20 minutes on low to medium heat.

Allow the syrup to cool, and place it in an air-tight container.

Ingredients for Ginger Hot Chocolate

• 1/4 Cup, Chocolate Cocoa Powder
• 1/4 Cup, Cane Sugar
• 4 Cups, Milk of Your Choice
• 1-2 Tbs, Homemade Ginger Syrup (Add to Individual Mugs)

How to Make

To make the hot chocolate, add the chocolate powder and sugar to a pot and mix until combined.

Next, place the pot on the stove and pour in the milk.

Then, whisk until all of the ingredients are well combined.

Next, bring the hot chocolate to a boil. Then, fill 4 cups with steaming hot chocolate.

Add the ginger syrup to individual mugs and stir with a spoon. Add more syrup for a more robust ginger flavor.

More Ways to Enjoy Hot Chocolate

Consider adding other flavors to your hot chocolate in addition to the ginger syrup. Add a dash of cinnamon and allspice for a pumpkin-spice hot chocolate. Or, add cloves and anise seeds for a festive holiday spin.

A Special Homemade Gift

Unique drink mixes make lovely gifts. Ginger syrup in a pretty Mason Jar alongside the pre-mixed dry ingredients of the hot chocolate mix is a unique and quick homemade holiday gift. The combination is a great gift for neighbors, co-workers, educators, or postal workers. You may also enjoy making other homemade gifts including turmeric ginger scrub, brown sugar scrub, or thyme and lemon hand scrub.

More Ways to Enjoy Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate is a fun addition to most celebrations. Paired with ginger syrup, hot chocolate can become a unique addition to holiday celebrations. Serve on the morning of Christmas day as a surprise treat. Bring a thermos of warm hot chocolate for a winter solstice hike.

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