Homemade Fresh Ginger Ale
A homemade ginger ale concentrate offers a superior and more economical alternative to store-bought versions.
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Instructions
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Combine water, ginger, and lemon peel in a 4-quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes, then add sugar and continue boiling until reduced to 3 cups (about 15 minutes).
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Strain the ginger syrup into a bowl, discarding the lemon peel and reserving cooked ginger if desired.
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Cool the syrup, then transfer to a sealed container and chill for at least one hour or up to one week.
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To serve, mix 1/4 cup syrup with 1 cup cold club soda per serving over ice, adjusting sweetness as needed.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
110 kcal
Carbohydrate:
28 g
Cholesterol:
0 mg
Fiber:
0 g
Protein:
0 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Sodium:
8 mg
Sugar:
25 g
Fat:
0 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g