Healthy Homemade Ginger Ale (Sugar Free)

by | Jul 5, 2021

Homemade Ginger Ale is a healthy & refreshing beverage made with fresh ginger root, lemon or lime, honey and carbonated water. This sugar free cold drink is perfect for the warmer months, when you’re craving something refreshing! AIP, paleo, keto, low-carb & plant-based.

DID YOU KNOW? Ginger is Mother Nature’s medicine especially when it comes to supporting digestive health.

This powerful root can help prevent problems like dyspepsia, a common condition of weakened digestion characterized by symptoms like pain, heartburn, fullness and discomfort.

Ginger relaxes the smooth muscle in your gut lining and helps food move along throughout the system — a major reason why ginger helps people who are bloated, constipated and have other gastrointestinal disorders.

What makes this homemade ginger ale recipe so great:

  • It’s not only refreshing, but super healthy too! Ginger contains antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory + gut supportive properties.
  • It’s delicious with either lemon or lime, so feel free to switch up the flavour each time you make it.
  • Believe it or not, it tastes great unsweetened, so if you’re following a certain diet or just prefer an unsweetened beverage, you’re in luck!
  • Feel free to use club soda, carbonated water or sparkling mineral water–they all work.
  • Garnish with sliced lemon, lime or mint leaves for a pretty drink that’s extra flavourful.
  • You’ll end up with enough ginger liquid to make approx. 10 ginger ales, so you can easily create this refreshing drink throughout the week without grating and boiling ginger each time!
  • You can also use the leftover ginger liquid to make other beverages like Lemon Ginger Tea and this creative Kombucha “Mulegarita” cocktail. Or make a fun & healthy snack like this Honey Lemon Ginger Jello.

Homemade Ginger Ale (AIP, Sugar Free)

What you need for Homemade Ginger Ale:

  • Ginger root
  • Sparkling mineral water or carbonated water
  • Lemon or lime
  • Honey or natural sweetener of choice (optional)

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Homemade Ginger Ale (AIP, Sugar Free)

Homemade Ginger Ale

Homemade Ginger Ale is a healthy & refreshing beverage made with fresh ginger root, lemon or lime, honey and carbonated water. This sugar free cold drink is perfect for the warmer months, when you’re craving something refreshing! AIP, paleo, keto, low-carb & plant-based.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course: Cold Drinks
Cuisine: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb fresh ginger root
  • 1.5 liters filtered water
  • 1 cup sparkling mineral water, or carbonated water
  • 1 lemon or lime
  • 2-4 tbsp honey or other natural sweetener of choice, optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring 1.5 liters of filtered water to a boil in a small stove-top pot.
  • Peel and finely grate ginger. Add to boiling water. Let boil for 5 minutes then bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Strain into a mason jar using a fine mesh sifter.
  • If using sweetener, add it to the jar while liquid is still hot and mix. Let cool then store in the fridge.
  • Once ginger liquid is chilled, shake jar then pour 1/2 cup into each serving glass (with or without ice). Squeeze half a lemon or lime into each glass. Top with 1/2 cup carbonated/sparkling water, stir and enjoy!

Notes

  • You'll end up with enough ginger liquid to make approx. 10 ginger ales, so you can easily create this refreshing drink throughout the week without grating and boiling ginger each time! Just store in a mason jar in the fridge.
  • This drink tastes great unsweetened, so if you're following a certain diet or just prefer an unsweetened beverage, leave out the honey/natural sweetener.
  • Feel free to use club soda, carbonated water or sparkling mineral water--they all work.
  • Garnish with sliced lemon, lime or mint leaves for a pretty drink that's extra flavourful.
  • You can also use the leftover ginger liquid to make other beverages like Lemon Ginger Tea and this creative Kombucha "Mulegarita". Or make a fun & healthy snack like this Honey Lemon Ginger Jello.
Keyword carbonated beverage, dairy free, ginger, ginger ale, gluten free, grain free, lemon, sugar free, summer drink

 

Hi, Jennifer here!

Hi, Jennifer here!

I’m a fur mama and lover of smoothies, pizza, chocolate & wine! I help women heal their gut, lose weight & feel great!

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1 Comment

  1. Amanda

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Love that I can make a big batch, store in the fridge and use it throughout the week. I tried it unsweetened and it tasted great. Thanks for this healthy version of ginger ale!!

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