Ginger Ale Recipe
Make Ginger Ale Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ginger syrup
To finish the ginger ale
Method
Ginger syrup
Prepare ginger
Peel the fresh ginger with a spoon or vegetable peeler and slice it thinly (about 1/8 inch). If you prefer more intense flavor, roughly chop after slicing.
Make syrup
In a small saucepan combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Add the sliced ginger and optional 1 tsp ground ginger. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Simmer
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to extract ginger flavor. Taste after 10 minutes and simmer up to 20 minutes if you want a stronger concentrate.
Finish syrup
Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Let the syrup cool slightly for 10 minutes.
Strain and store
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heatproof container, pressing the solids to extract liquid. Discard solids. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Syrup will thicken slightly as it cools and keeps for up to 2 weeks refrigerated.
To finish the ginger ale
Prepare glassware
Fill four serving glasses with ice (about 1/2 cup ice per glass) or a total of 2 cups as listed under ingredients.
Add syrup
Measure 2 tablespoons (approx. 1/8 cup) of cooled ginger syrup into each glass. The recipe lists 1/2 cup total syrup for 4 servings; adjust to taste for sweeter/stronger ginger flavor.
Top with soda
Pour 1 cup (about 8 fl oz) of chilled club soda or sparkling water into each glass over the syrup and ice. Stir gently once to combine, being careful to preserve carbonation.