Homemade Ginger Ale

June 1, 2011


Homemade Ginger Ale
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    This sparkling soda gets its big punch from peppery, spicy-sweet syrup that’s impossibly easy to make. Mix it with club soda for Original Ginger Ale, or take it to new heights with our easy adaptations and unexpected uses.

Original Ginger Ale
Combine 1 part cold ginger syrup (recipe below) with 1 part cold club soda, or to taste. Add ice cubes and garnish as desired.

Simple Ginger Syrup
Makes 250 mL (1 cup)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS
250 mL (1 cup) water
250 mL (1 cup) sugar
250 mL (1 cup) sliced fresh ginger*

*Tip: Peel the ginger, or leave the skin on. It gives the syrup a deeper, richer colour.

DIRECTIONS
  1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, sugar and ginger. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Simmer 30 minutes longer. Let cool.
  3. Strain syrup through cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a jar or small pitcher; for stronger flavour, refrigerate overnight before straining. Refrigerate and use within 1 week.

Ginger Ale Adaptations
Take a glass of our Original Ginger Ale in three different directions:

ginger float


  • Ginger Float: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For something fruity (and colourful!), substitute raspberry or lime sorbet.
  • Citrus Ginger Soda: With a muddler or wooden spoon, muddle—crush and press to bruise—lemon, lime, orange and/or kumquat slices in a glass. Top with ginger ale and garnish with a skewer of kumquats or citrus slices.
  • Ginger Melon Cooler: Instead of citrus fruits, muddle ripe honeydew or cantaloupe. Finish with a strand of melon balls and sprig of mint. 

More Uses for Ginger Syrup
Go beyond the beverage! Use this simple syrup to energize other foods:

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