Ginger Ale with Christmas Spices
Capture the magic of the holiday season with this refreshing and aromatic Ginger Ale with Christmas Spices. This homemade beverage combines the zesty bite of fresh ginger with the warm, festive notes of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla, creating a perfectly balanced syrup that’s topped with sparkling water for a delightful fizz. Brightened with a hint of fresh lemon juice and served over ice, this non-alcoholic drink is ideal for entertaining or relaxing by the fire. Garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint for an elegant touch, and enjoy a festive drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to be a hit for all ages! Keywords: ginger ale, Christmas spices, festive drink, homemade soda, holiday beverage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Fresh ginger root
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 4 Whole cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg (freshly grated or ground)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups Sparkling water (chilled)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: lemon slices or sprigs of fresh mint
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the fresh ginger root.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced ginger, water, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and nutmeg.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding the solids. Stir in the vanilla extract and fresh lemon juice.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes. Add 1/4 cup of the ginger spice syrup to each glass.
Top with 1 cup of chilled sparkling water per glass and stir gently to combine.
Garnish with lemon slices or a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the festive, fizzy drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.5 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 610 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
