Transforming basic ingredients into a refreshing homemade ginger ale is easy!
Lunch was fabulous, truly.
One menu item that struck my fancy was homemade ginger ale, which they made fresh to order.
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She gave me a general idea, which I have attempted to recreate in the steps shown here.
The diner version included a little touch of ground clove and cardamom if I recall correctly.
I didn’t add those spices, but even without them the ginger ale still turned out just great!
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It’s quite easy to make.
You may need to adjust the proportions depending on how intense or sweet you want your drink.
What Is Ginger Ale?
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Ginger ale is a carbonated, non-alcoholic beverage that can be traced back to 1850s Ireland.
It’s said that Irish apothecary owner Thomas Joseph Cantrell created the sweet, ginger-based drink in Belfast.
He patented the drink as Canada Dry Ginger Ale.
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The basis of ginger ale iscarbonated water, ginger, and sugar.
The drink can be enjoyed on its own or as a mixer for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
How Long Can You Store Homemade Ginger Ale?
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Store the ginger water and the simple syrup in the refrigerator separately.
The ginger water lasts 1 to 2 weeks.
If the color or the odor of the water changes, discard it.
The simple syrup should last up to 1 month.
It’s best to combine the three immediately before serving.
Reduce heat to medium low and let ginger sit in the simmering water for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes.
Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer.
Serve over ice, if you like.
Add a few drops of fresh lime juice and a lime wedge to each glass.
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