Ground Ginger adds a fresh, tart, zest to your favorite dishes, and salad dressings, as well as baked foods. It is often mixed with sugar, honey, molasses and various herbs to impart a sweet-sour-spicy flavor to these preparations. You can use the ground ginger as a garnish and add some bold, clear flavor to your favorite Cocktail Drink Recipes. It's also fantastic in cold desserts such as ginger ice cream.