As someone with gut issues, ginger is one of my favorite ingredients to use in my kitchen craft. I always order a house made ginger ale if it's on the menu at a restaurant. And the best part about ginger ale -- it's quite easy to make at home!
Make this recipe year round, for extra warmth in your gut. However, it shines especially during the warmer months, when the sun comes out to play. I'm enjoying this drink during the first sun-kissed days of spring, and I plan on making it the drink of my summer as well.
Ingredients
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- fresh ginger root
- water
- maple syrup
- lime juice
- sparkling water
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop your fresh ginger root. Add it to a small pot with 3 cups of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup until fully dissolved.
- Strain the ginger mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a jar or pitcher. Let it cool slightly.
- Fill a glass halfway with the ginger syrup mixture, then top the rest with sparkling water. Add a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice, stir, and enjoy immediately.
Hint: Adjust the amount of maple syrup depending on your desired sweetness!
Variations
Giving the visitor ideas on how they can change this recipe to better suit their dinner guests, or their cultural cuisine, is a great way to increase the chances they make the recipe
- Spicy - add some cayenne and black pepper to your ginger mixture for an added kick (& digestion boost!)
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- pot
- heat proof jar
- strainer
- spoon (for stirring)
Maple Ginger Ale
Equipment
- knife
- Cutting Board
- pot
- Strainer
- heat proof jar + lid
- Spoon for mixing
Ingredients
- 2-3 inches fresh ginger root peeled and finely chopped
- 3 cups water
- ¼ cup maple syrup add more or less depending on sweetness preference!
- fresh lime juice to top off
- sparkling water to top off
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop your fresh ginger root. Add it to a small pot with 3 cups of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup until fully dissolved.
- Strain the ginger mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a jar or pitcher. Let it cool slightly.
- Fill a glass halfway with the ginger syrup mixture, then top the rest with sparkling water.
- Add a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice, stir, and enjoy immediately.
Storage
Keep the brewed ginger mixture in a air tight container in the fridge and use in under a week!
FAQ
Technically you could, but it's much better with a little bubble water!
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