Who doesn’t love a bubbly, refreshing drink on a warm day? With just a few ingredients you probably already have, you can whip up your own homemade ginger ale! This recipe brings together the spicy kick of fresh ginger, the tanginess of lemon juice, and the fizz of club soda for a beverage that’s both delicious and easy to make. Let’s dive in and learn how to make this tasty treat at home!
Homemade Ginger Ale
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 liter club soda or sparkling water
- Juice of 2-3 lemons
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
Prepare the Ginger Syrup:
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In a saucepan, combine the sliced ginger, sugar, and water.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes to infuse the ginger flavor into the syrup.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool completely. Once cooled, strain the syrup to remove the ginger slices, pressing them to extract all the flavor.
Mix Ginger Ale:
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In a large pitcher, combine the ginger syrup with the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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Stir well to mix everything thoroughly.
Serve:
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Fill glasses with ice cubes.
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Pour the ginger syrup mixture into each glass, filling it about halfway.
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Top up each glass with club soda or sparkling water, stirring gently to combine.
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Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
Enjoy:
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Serve immediately and enjoy the homemade ginger ale's refreshing taste!
