Ginger Ale Recipe
Refreshing, crisp ginger-flavored carbonated soft drink.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Ginger Syrup
Peel the fresh ginger root and chop it into small pieces. Place the chopped ginger in a saucepan with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. This allows the ginger flavor to infuse into the water.
- 3
Strain Ginger
After simmering, strain the ginger pieces from the liquid using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, discarding the ginger.
- 4
Add Sugar
While the ginger-infused water is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar and stir until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 5
Mix Lemon Juice
Once the ginger syrup has cooled, mix in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, stirring well to combine.
Final Assembly
- 6
Combine with Carbonated Water
In a pitcher, combine the ginger syrup with 4 cups of carbonated water. Stir gently to mix without losing carbonation.
- 7
Serve
Pour the ginger ale into glasses over ice. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime slices to taste.