House-made Ginger Ale Recipe

Preparation Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ginger Syrup

   Peel and slice the fresh ginger root into thin pieces. In a saucepan, combine the sliced ginger, sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Strain the Syrup

   After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and let the ginger syrup cool. Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the ginger pieces and set aside.

3. 3

   Mix the Ginger Ale

   In a large pitcher, combine the strained ginger syrup and lemon juice. Slowly add the sparkling water to the mixture, stirring gently to combine.

4. 4

   Serve

   Serve the ginger ale over ice and garnish with lemon slices. Adjust sweetness by adding more syrup if desired.