Ginger Ale Recipe
Make Ginger Ale Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ginger
Peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin pieces. You will need approximately 1 cup of sliced ginger for the recipe.
- 2
- 3
Simmer the Mixture
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. This will help extract the flavor and create a ginger simple syrup.
- 4
Strain the Syrup
After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool. Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the ginger pieces.
- 5
Mix with Lemon Juice
In a large pitcher, combine the strained ginger syrup with fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- 6
Serve the Ginger Ale
Just before serving, pour the ginger syrup mixture into glasses filled with ice and top with club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
Garnishing (Optional)
- 7
Add Garnishes
If desired, garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a few mint leaves for added flavor and decoration.