Ginger Ale Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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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1
Peel and Chop Ginger
Peel the ginger root and chop it into small pieces to maximize the flavor extraction.
2
Simmer Ginger with Sugar and Water
In a saucepan, combine the chopped ginger, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
3
Strain the Syrup
After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the ginger pieces. Let it cool.

4
Combine Ginger Syrup and Lemon Juice
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of the cooled ginger syrup with the lemon juice. Stir well to mix.
5
Add Carbonated Water
Slowly add the carbonated water to the ginger syrup mixture, stirring gently to combine.
6
Serve with Ice
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the ginger ale mixture over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.