Ginger Ale
Homemade ginger ale is a fizzy, refreshing drink made by combining a simple fresh ginger and brown sugar syrup with carbonated water. It's faster and fresher than store-bought versions, with control over sweetness and spice level.
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Homemade ginger ale is a fizzy, refreshing drink made by combining a simple fresh ginger and brown sugar syrup with carbonated water. It's faster and fresher than store-bought versions, with control over sweetness and spice level.
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Roughly slice the ginger. Add the sliced ginger, brown sugar, and water to a saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then simmer until the liquid thickens slightly and becomes a golden brown syrup.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar and let it cool.
To assemble the drink, fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
Pour in a couple of tablespoons of the homemade ginger syrup.
Top the glass with carbonated water and stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a lemon slice and serve.
Store the cooled ginger syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; mix with fresh carbonated water when serving.
The ginger syrup keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. Mix with carbonated water as needed.
Yes, you can use regular water or still water, but it won't be fizzy. For carbonation, carbonated water or club soda is essential.
Use more sliced ginger for a spicier drink, or less for a milder version. Steep longer for deeper ginger flavor.
Yes, this recipe is naturally vegan—it contains only ginger, brown sugar, water, carbonated water, and lemon, all plant-based ingredients.
Yes, proportionally increase or decrease the ginger, brown sugar, and water. The ratio is 1 part ginger to 1 part brown sugar to 1 part water.
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