Homemade Ginger Ale Recipe: Two Ways
This homemade ginger ale recipe gives you two versatile methods: a sweet, zesty version with ginger syrup and an alternative version with ginger tea and honey. Both are refreshingly spicy, naturally flavored, and easily customized with citrus or even a hint of vanilla. Follow Ronica on Instagram @mymanabites for more recipe inspo!
Tasty Team
Total Time
55 minutes
55 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Total Time
55 minutes
55 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 6 servings
Ginger Syrup Ginger Ale (made with cane sugar)
- 1 cup roughly chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 2 cups organic cane sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 6 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, optional
Ginger Tea Ginger Ale (made with honey)
- 1 cup roughly chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 2 cups filtered water
- 6 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 -12 tablespoons honey or maple syrups, to taste
Preparation
- To make the Ginger Syrup Ginger Ale: In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the ginger, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the syrup thickens slightly and turns a pale gold color, about 20 minutes. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass jar. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. For each serving, mix 2 tablespoons ginger syrup with 1 cup sparkling water in a 16-ounce glass. Stir 1 tablespoon lemon and 1 teaspoon lime juice into each glass. If desired, stir ½ teaspoon vanilla into each glass.
- To make the Ginger Tea Ginger Ale: In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the ginger and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Pour the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof glass measuring cup. Discard the solids. Let the tea cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. For each serving, mix ¼ cup ginger tea with 1 cup sparkling water in a 16-ounce glass. Stir 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1–2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup) into each glass.
- Enjoy!
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