A Streetcar Named Loyola: Our Simple Homemade Ginger Syrup Recipe
Sep 15, 2025
A Streetcar Named Loyola is a bright, spicy cocktail with real personality. It brings together honeysuckle vodka, a touch of elderflower and the warm kick of ginger. If you are hunting for a stand out vodka cocktail or a ginger syrup you can trust, you are in the right place. The heart of this drink is our homemade ginger syrup, and I will show you exactly how to make it.
A Streetcar Named Loyola Cocktail Recipe
This cocktail blends botanical notes with citrus and heat. Honeysuckle vodka and St. Germain add gentle floral sweetness. Lemon keeps it sharp. Ginger brings the fire. A splash of ginger ale makes it refreshing without diluting the flavor.
Yields 1 cocktail. Prep time 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz
- .5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- .5 oz El Guapo™ Ginger Syrup
- .25 oz St. Germain
- Ginger ale
- 8 shakes El Guapo™ Cuban Bitters
- Rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Add the vodka, lemon juice, ginger syrup and St. Germain to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until cold.
- Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
- Top with ginger ale and eight shakes of Cuban Bitters.
- Garnish with rosemary.
Our Simple Ginger Syrup Recipe
If you want to make ginger syrup at home, this recipe gets you there. For perfect consistency every time, reach for our El Guapo Ginger Syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Combine the ginger, sugar and water in a saucepan.
- Bring it to a simmer and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for fifteen to twenty minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Strain into an airtight container.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Why Cuban Bitters Matter
Cuban Bitters add the depth this drink needs. They bring herbaceous, smoky notes that balance the floral vodka and bright lemon. The result is a cocktail that never leans too sweet and never falls flat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Streetcar Named Loyola taste like?
It tastes spicy, botanical and citrus forward. Ginger and Cuban Bitters create heat and depth. Honeysuckle and elderflower keep it light.
Can I substitute the honeysuckle vodka?
Yes. A high quality vodka works. A botanical or citrus infused vodka gives you room to play.
Why use ginger ale instead of soda water?
Ginger ale boosts the ginger flavor and adds a soft sweetness that keeps the drink balanced.
What is the best garnish?
A rosemary sprig adds aroma and looks beautiful. Candied ginger or a lemon twist also work.
