Ginger Ale Recipe

Time45m

Serves8

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ginger
Peel the fresh ginger and slice it into thin pieces. Measure out 1 cup of sliced ginger.
2
Make the Ginger Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced ginger, 1 cup of sugar, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
3
Simmer the Mixture
Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. This will allow the ginger flavor to infuse into the syrup.
4
Strain the Syrup
After 30 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, discarding the ginger pieces. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.

5
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled ginger syrup with the fresh lemon juice and 4 cups of club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to mix.
6
Serve Over Ice
Fill glasses with ice and pour the ginger ale mixture over the ice. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.
7
Enjoy
Your homemade ginger ale is ready! Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing taste.