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Ingredients
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Ginger Ale Ingredients
Method
Ginger Ale Preparation
- 1
Prepare Ginger Syrup
In a saucepan, combine fresh ginger, granulated sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- 2
Strain the Syrup
After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool. Strain the ginger syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the ginger pieces.
- 3
Mix Lemon Juice
Stir the lemon juice into the strained ginger syrup until well combined.
- 4
Combine with Club Soda
In a large pitcher, combine the ginger syrup mixture with club soda. Stir gently to combine without losing too much carbonation.
- 5
Serve
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the ginger ale over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.