Sparkling Homemade Ginger Ale
Quench your thirst with the zesty, effervescent delight of Sparkling Homemade Ginger Ale—an easy and refreshing beverage that combines the bold warmth of fresh ginger, a touch of sweetness, and a sparkling citrus twist. This recipe features a homemade ginger syrup crafted with grated ginger root, sugar, and water, simmered to perfection for a robust flavor. The syrup is then blended with crisp sparkling water, fresh lemon juice, and served over ice for the ultimate homemade soda experience. Ready in just 20 minutes, this naturally fizzy drink is perfect for hot summer days or as a sophisticated non-alcoholic option at gatherings. Garnish with fragrant mint leaves for an elegant finishing touch! Perfect for health-conscious soda lovers, this recipe is as customizable as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 0.5 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups Sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the grated ginger, granulated sugar, and water. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes to extract the ginger flavor. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the ginger syrup to cool completely. Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar or container, discarding the ginger solids.
In a large pitcher, combine 1/4 cup of the prepared ginger syrup with 4 cups of sparkling water and fresh lemon juice. Stir gently to mix.
Fill 4 glasses with ice cubes and pour the ginger ale mixture over the ice. Adjust sweetness by adding more ginger syrup, if desired.
Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves, if using, and serve immediately for the best fizz.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.4 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 511 mg | 11% | |
*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.
