What’s a good healthier homemade ginger ale recipe?

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   BRAdmin

   March 13, 2025

   Sure! Here’s a simple and healthier homemade ginger ale recipe that you can try:

   Ingredients:

   • 1 cup fresh ginger root, peeled and grated or finely chopped
   • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
   • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
   • 4 cups sparkling water (add more or less based on your preference)
   • Optional: mint leaves for garnish, lemon slices, or additional grated ginger for serving

   Instructions:

   1. Prepare the Ginger Syrup:
   2. In a small saucepan, combine the grated or chopped ginger, honey (or maple syrup), and 1 cup of water.

   3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes. This will help extract the ginger flavor.

   4. Strain the Syrup:

   5. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly. Then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

   6. Combine with Lemon Juice:

   7. Add the fresh lemon juice to the ginger syrup and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

   8. Mix with Sparkling Water:

   9. In a glass, combine about 1-2 tablespoons (adjust to taste) of the ginger syrup with sparkling water. Stir gently.

   10. Serve:

   11. Pour over ice and garnish with mint leaves, lemon slices, or additional grated ginger if desired. Enjoy!

   Note: You can store any leftover ginger syrup in the refrigerator for up to one week, making it easy to whip up a refreshing drink whenever you like!

   Feel free to customize this recipe by adding in your favorite flavors, such as a splash of fruit juice or herbs like rosemary or basil. Enjoy your homemade ginger ale!

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