Description
Quench your thirst with this invigorating homemade ginger ale, a perfect blend of zesty ginger and sparkling bubbles, ideal for any gathering or casual sipping at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups carbonated water
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine grated ginger, sugar, and water. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes to infuse flavors. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or jar. Discard solids.
- Mix in the lemon juice with the cooled syrup.
- In a large pitcher, combine one part syrup with four parts carbonated water. Adjust sweetness and strength as desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, try incorporating other spices like turmeric or cinnamon.
- Fresh fruit juices can be added to create fun mocktail variations.
- Store leftover ginger ale in glass bottles in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg