Homemade Ginger Ale

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

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There's something undeniably refreshing about a homemade beverage, and this Homemade Ginger Ale is no exception. Bursting with the zesty warmth of fresh ginger, this drink not only quenches your thirst but also uplifts your spirits. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a delightful alternative to store-bought sodas, packed with flavor and free from artificial additives.

Crafting your own ginger ale is easier than you might think! With simple ingredients you can easily find at your local market, you can create a beverage that’s not only vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free but also suitable for a low FODMAP diet. The star of this recipe is the ginger, known for its numerous health benefits and invigorating taste. Combined with a splash of fresh lime juice and bubbly seltzer, you’ll have a fizzy drink that’s both refreshing and surprisingly light, clocking in at just 125 calories per serving.

Whether you’re serving it at a summer barbecue, enjoying it on a chilly evening, or simply treating yourself to a homemade drink, this ginger ale recipe makes crafting a deliciously sweet yet tangy beverage a breeze. So, roll up your sleeves, unleash your inner mixologist, and get ready to impress your friends and family with an exquisite drink that encapsulates the essence of homemade goodness!

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