Homemade Ginger Ale

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Homemade Ginger Ale
180 min.
6
125kcal

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Are you ready to experience the invigorating taste of homemade ginger ale? This delightful beverage combines the natural spiciness of fresh ginger with the refreshing fizz of seltzer, making it a perfect thirst-quencher for any occasion. Whether you’re lounging on a hot summer day or hosting a cozy gathering, this ginger ale will surely impress your friends and family.

What sets this recipe apart is not just its superior flavor, but also its dietary-friendly features. It’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for a wide variety of diets, including those following a low FODMAP regimen. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can craft a deliciously fizzy drink that is both satisfying and guilt-free.

The homemade ginger syrup brings a unique flavor profile that you simply cannot find in store-bought varieties. By simmering fresh ginger with water and sugar, you create a fragrant concentrate that can be mixed with bubbly seltzer and a splash of zesty lime juice for the ultimate refreshment. Plus, you can customize the sweetness and acidity according to your taste preferences. Take control of your beverages and say goodbye to artificial flavors and excessive sugars!

Let’s get started and bring a taste of the bubbly goodness right into your home. You’ll be enjoying this revitalizing ginger ale within just three hours, ready to share with everyone around you!

Ingredients

  • quart club soda chilled
  • ounces ginger peeled chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Cook ginger in water in a small saucepan at a low simmer, partially covered, 45 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 20 minutes.
  3. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on ginger and then discarding. Return liquid to saucepan and add sugar and a pinch of salt, then heat over medium heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Chill syrup in a covered jar until cold.
  4. Mix ginger syrup with seltzer and lime juice (start with 1/4 cup syrup and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice per 3/4 cup seltzer, then adjust to taste).
  5. Ginger syrup keeps, chilled, 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories125kcal
Protein1.93%
Fat2.29%
Carbs95.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.18
Glycemic Load
18.24
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.7491304547242%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:124.58kcal
6.23%
Fat:0.33g
0.51%
Saturated Fat:0.07g
0.42%
Carbohydrates:31.41g
10.47%
Net Carbohydrates:30.72g
11.17%
Sugar:25.64g
28.49%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:41.77mg
1.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.63g
1.27%
Copper:0.1mg
5.03%
Vitamin C:3.9mg
4.73%
Magnesium:17.19mg
4.3%
Potassium:149.69mg
4.28%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.98%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.79%
Fiber:0.69g
2.77%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.91%
Calcium:16.84mg
1.68%
Iron:0.23mg
1.3%
Vitamin B3:0.26mg
1.29%
Phosphorus:12.3mg
1.23%
Folate:4.39µg
1.1%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious