Ginger-ale Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation of Ginger Syrup
- 1
Prepare the Ginger
Place the grated ginger in a medium saucepan.
- 2
Make the Syrup
Add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 cups of water to the saucepan with the grated ginger. Stir to combine.
- 3
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. This allows the ginger flavors to infuse into the syrup.
- 4
Strain the Syrup
After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container to separate the syrup from the ginger pieces.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Once the syrup has cooled slightly, stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Mix thoroughly.
Assembling the Ginger Ale
- 6
Mix with Carbonated Water
In a large pitcher, combine the ginger syrup with 4 cups of carbonated water. Stir gently to mix without losing the carbonation.
- 7
Serve
Pour the ginger ale into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
- 8
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade ginger ale!
