Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
 Lemon juice – 1/2 organic lemon |
 Fresh ginger – 180 g |
 Water – 1 L (non-chlorinated) |
 Sugar – 70 g |
 Clove – 1 |
 Orange juice – (optional) |
Utensils
 Pot |
 Wooden spoon |
 Knife |
Citrus juicer |
 Kitchen scale |
 Glass bottle |
 Kitchen thermometer |
 Funnel |
Preparation Step by Step
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 3 days
- STEP 1: In a pot, mix 70g of sugar with 1 liter of water to create a syrup.
- STEP 2: Add 35g of peeled fresh ginger finely sliced to the mixture and bring to a boil.
- STEP 3: Once the mixture has boiled, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- STEP 4: When the mixture is lukewarm, stir in the juice of 1 lemon and the zest for a tangy touch.
- STEP 5: Transfer everything to a clean jar and cover it with a cloth to allow fermentation.
- STEP 6: Let it rest at room temperature for 3 days stirring occasionally.
- STEP 7: After 3 days, filter the mixture to remove the ginger and impurities.
- STEP 8: Pour the filtered ginger ale into airtight bottles and store in the refrigerator.
Successfully preparing your homemade ginger ale becomes child’s play with a few simple ingredients and accessible steps. Thanks to elements like fresh ginger, sugar, and lemon, you can craft a drink that is both fizzy and refreshing, and that brings health benefits.
By adding citrus fruits according to your preferences, your ginger ale can easily be adapted to vary the pleasures. Feel free to experiment and find the recipe that suits you best. By moving away from industrial sodas, you offer your body a tasty and natural option.
To go further in your creations, consider exploring cocktails like the Jamaican Mule, which showcases ginger ale with a beautiful harmony of flavors. You can discover these recipes on various specialized websites.
