Homemade Ginger Ale

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pour homemade ginger ale into a glass with ice.
  2. 2Top with sparkling water.
  3. 3Stir the ginger ale.
  4. 4Peel ginger using a spoon.
  5. 5Cut the peeled ginger into small pieces.
  6. 6Add the ginger pieces to a food processor.
  7. 7Process the ginger until it's minced.
  8. 8Transfer the minced ginger to a pot.
  9. 9Add water to the pot with ginger.
  10. 10Simmer the ginger in water for about 10 minutes.
  11. 11Remove from heat and let it steep for another 15 minutes.
  12. 12Squeeze fresh lime juice into a measuring cup.
  13. 13Add raw honey to the lime juice.
  14. 14Whisk the lime juice and honey together until combined.
  15. 15Strain the ginger liquid into a pitcher, pressing the ginger to extract all liquid.
  16. 16Stir the ginger base.
  17. 17Cover the pitcher with a lid.
  18. 18Add ice to a glass.
  19. 19Pour the ginger base into the glass with ice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Ginger
  • 4 cups Water
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
  • 0.33 cup Raw Honey
  • Club Soda or Sparkling Water
  • Ice
  • Lime or Lemon Wedge

Equipment

food processorpotstrainerwhiskpitcherglass

Tips

  • Raw honey is packed with antioxidants and has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties that help support the immune system and improve gut health.
  • Ginger is great for reducing bloating, nausea, upset stomach, and fights off infections.