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Homemade Ginger Ale

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ginger ale, healthy drink, homemade
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Amanda

Ingredients

ginger ale

  • 2 T ginger concentrate
  • 1 T honey syrup
  • sparkling water
  • lemon
  • ice

ginger concentrate

  • 1 c. peeled and chopped ginger root
  • 4 c. water

honey syrup

  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/4 c. honey

Instructions

ginger ale

  • to a 16 oz glass add the ginger concentrate and honey syrup.
  • add ice. slowly fill glass with sparkling water, allowing bubbles to dissolve before filling completely.
  • add a splash of lemon. adjust to taste.
  • additions: lemon slice, lime. blueberries. strawberries.

ginger concentrate

  • add water and ginger root to a pan over medium heat. simmer for 20-30 minutes, until water has reduced by about half.
  • this leaves a concentrate with a strong ginger flavor. let cool, then strain though a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  • store in fridge. Use in Homemade Ginger Ale recipe.

honey syrup

  • heat water. add honey. stir until honey is dissolved.
  • allow to cool. store in fridge.
  • use in drinks such as homemade ginger ale or coffee.