Homemade Ginger Ale
Quench your thirst with this sparkling and zesty Homemade Ginger Ale, a refreshing beverage made with real ginger root, lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness. This easy-to-make recipe combines the bold, spicy flavor of fresh ginger simmered into a homemade syrup with the effervescence of soda water for the perfect balance of tang and fizz. Ready in just 25 minutes, this naturally flavored drink is ideal for cooling off on a hot day or impressing guests with a gourmet, non-alcoholic option. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an elegant finishing touch and serve over ice for maximum refreshment. Discover how simple and satisfying it is to craft your own soda at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams fresh ginger root
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 500 milliliters water
- 60 milliliters fresh lemon juice
- 1000 milliliters soda water
- 12 pieces ice cubes
- 6 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the fresh ginger root and slice it into thin pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced ginger, granulated sugar, and water.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the ginger flavor is infused into the liquid and you have a ginger syrup.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Strain the ginger syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding the ginger pieces.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled ginger syrup, fresh lemon juice, and soda water. Stir gently to mix.
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the ginger ale mixture over the ice.
Garnish with mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately for a refreshing drink.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 92 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.4 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 490 mg | 10% | |
*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.
