Homemade Ginger Ale

Quench your thirst with this sparkling and zesty Homemade Ginger Ale, a refreshing beverage made with real ginger root, lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness. This easy-to-make recipe combines the bold, spicy flavor of fresh ginger simmered into a homemade syrup with the effervescence of soda water for the perfect balance of tang and fizz. Ready in just 25 minutes, this naturally flavored drink is ideal for cooling off on a hot day or impressing guests with a gourmet, non-alcoholic option. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an elegant finishing touch and serve over ice for maximum refreshment. Discover how simple and satisfying it is to craft your own soda at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 100 grams fresh ginger root
• 200 grams granulated sugar
• 500 milliliters water
• 60 milliliters fresh lemon juice
• 1000 milliliters soda water
• 12 pieces ice cubes
• 6 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the fresh ginger root and slice it into thin pieces.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced ginger, granulated sugar, and water.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

Step 4

Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the ginger flavor is infused into the liquid and you have a ginger syrup.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Strain the ginger syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding the ginger pieces.

Step 7

In a large pitcher, combine the cooled ginger syrup, fresh lemon juice, and soda water. Stir gently to mix.

Step 8

Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the ginger ale mixture over the ice.

Step 9

Garnish with mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately for a refreshing drink.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2230.5 grams (2230.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	857

Total Fat 0.90g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 92mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 222.40g	81%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 203.20g
Protein 2.20g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 58mg	4%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 490mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.9%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 98.1%