Ginger Ale Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ginger Ale Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ginger Syrup
Peel and chop the fresh ginger root into small pieces. Place the ginger pieces in a saucepan with the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water.
- 2
Simmer the Mixture
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes until the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
- 3
Strain the Syrup
Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher, discarding the ginger solids.
- 4
Combine with Lemon Juice
Add the fresh lemon juice to the ginger syrup and stir to combine.
- 5
Mix with Carbonated Water
In a large pitcher, combine the ginger syrup mixture with 4 cups of carbonated water. Stir gently to combine.
- 6
Serve
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the ginger ale over the ice. Garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
