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.
2-4tbsphoney 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.