This Homemade Ginger Ale is WAY Better than anything you’ll find in stores. It’s made with actual ginger (not “natural ginger flavoring”) and it’s void of any high fructose corn syrup or icky additives! It’s an extremely effective drink, great for alleviating bloating, nausea, gas, or stomach discomfort. PLUS, it’s ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes!
4 Simple Ingredients To Make Homemade Ginger Ale
- 2 cups Ginger
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup fresh squeezed lime juice (3-4 limes)
- ½ cup raw honey or agave or simple syrup (or to taste)
How To Make Homemade Ginger Ale
Making homemade ginger ale is super easy. You can make a large batch of the ginger mixture and store it in the fridge. Whenever you want a fresh glass of ginger ale, just grab a cup, pour in the mixture and top with club soda or sparkling water.
In a saucepan, combine the water with the chopped ginger. Bring to a boil, then simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let steep for 15 minutes. In the meantime, prepare the sweetener. Combine fresh squeezed lime juice and honey (or agave).
Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer. Use the back of a wooden spoon to press any liquid out of the ginger. Discard ginger pieces or reserve for later use (in smoothies or cooking).
Combine the ginger water and sweetener. When ready to enjoy a glass of ginger ale, give the ginger base a stir, then pour it into a glass over ice until about 2/3rds full. Top with club soda or sparkling water and give it a stir.
Common Questions And Tips
YES! You will be so surprised how these simple ingredients come together to make a healthy ginger ale that is both effective and taste even better than store bought.
You can save the leftover ginger pulp in ice cube trays to use later in stir-fries, curries, or smoothies. You can also steep it in hot water to make a warm and soothing ginger tea.
Certainly! If you want a stronger or milder ginger flavor, just adjust how much of the ginger mixture you mix with the sparkling water. You can also change the amount of lime juice and sweetener to match your taste.
You certainly can! Keep in mind that the sparkling water/club soda dilutes the ginger mixture to make it more palatable. The ginger mixture on its own is quite strong.
I recommend using fresh ginger for the best results and flavor
Certainly! I recommend adding any additional flavors when serving the ginger ale in a glass. You can also steep the ginger ale with teas like hibiscus or green tea!
Store the ginger mixture in a sealed jar or pitcher in the fridge. It last in the fridge for up to a week. Do not premix it with the club soda or sparkling water.
Substitutions And Recipe Customizations
- Sweetener: You can use honey, agave, or maple syrup. If you would like to use simple syrup, make it separately on the stove first and add as desired when serving a glass of ginger ale.
- Lime or Lemon: You can use lime or lemon in this recipe. I prefer the taste that the lime brings and find it resembles the actual flavor of ginger ale the best. Use whichever you prefer.
- Chopping The Ginger: For the best results, it is best to chop the ginger into small pieces. I first peel and chop the ginger into large chunks, then add it to a measuring cup to make sure I have about 2 cups. Then, I chop it in the food processor to save time.
- Flavors: I’m all about natural flavors that will further enhance your drink. A good idea is to steep the fresh ginger with hibiscus or green tea for even more delicious flavor.
Homemade Ginger Ale (4-Ingredient, Naturally Sweetened)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ginger (roughly chopped) *see notes
- 4 cups Water
- 1/2 cup Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice (3-4 limes) can sub with lemon
- 1/3 cup Raw Honey, Agave, Maple Syrup, or Simple Syrup or to taste
To Serve
- Club Soda or Sparkling Water
- Ice
- Lime or Lemon Wedge
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the water with the chopped ginger. Bring to a boil, then simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes
- Remove from the heat and let it steep for 15 minutes. In the meantime, prepare the sweetener. Combine fresh squeezed lime juice and honey (or agave or maple syrup).
- Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer. Use the back of a wooden spoon to press any liquid out of the ginger. Discard ginger pieces or reserve for later use (in smoothies or cooking). (You should have about 2.5 cups of the ginger liquid after straining)
- Combine the ginger water and sweetener. When ready to enjoy a glass of ginger ale, give the ginger base a stir, then pour it into a glass over ice until about 2/3rds full. Top with club soda or sparkling water and give it a stir. Enjoy immediately
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This recipe is sooo good!!!!
Question: is the 2 cups ginger measured by grams (if so would be about 256 grams) or using a dry measuring cup before or after chopped?
I’m making it now.
Hi! Its 2 cups cut into big pieces before chopping into smaller pieces. I have above images in the post that show details. Hope that helps!
Hi Capri thank you! I saw it initially and when it came to doing it, I didn’t see it😂 not sure if it was so hyper focused on getting it right (ADHD) and then in a panic looking for the photos that I know I saw before! First time came out little spicy lol and I’m used to spicy cuisines. Doing another batch right now bc I couldn’t put the drink down, not sure why but doing it again today. Oh and I used S. Pelligrino bc
I ❤️ that too.
No worries at all! I’m glad you liked the recipe. You can always adjust the level of “spiciness” by adding a bit more honey. 🙂
Love this!! My sister and I found this recipe in TikTok and made it! It was easy and taste even better than regular Gingerale
Love it!!