Homemade ginger ale is sweet, spicy, and refreshing. You can make the syrup and keep it in the fridge to make a glass when you want it.
Ingredients
For the Ginger Simple Syrup
4OuncesFresh Ginger Rootpeeled and thinly sliced
1 ½CupsPlain Water
1CupWhite Granulated Sugar
For Individual Servings of Ginger Ale
4TablespoonsGinger Simple Syrup
Sparkling Water or Seltzer
Instructions
How To Make the Ginger Simple Syrup
Peel and thinly slice the ginger root. An "old-school" pivoting peeler or the edge of a spoon works well to peel the ginger.
4 Ounces Fresh Ginger Root
Add water, sugar, and sliced ginger to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
1 ½ Cups Plain Water, 1 Cup White Granulated Sugar
Cool to room temperature. Strain and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
How To Make a Glass of Ginger Ale
Add ice to a 12-to-16-ounce glass.
Pour 2 to 4 tablespoons of the ginger simple syrup over the ice.
4 Tablespoons Ginger Simple Syrup
Top off the ginger simple syrup with sparkling water and give it a stir. If desired add a garnish and a straw.
Sparkling Water or Seltzer
Notes
My Top Tips♡ If I plan on serving homemade ginger ale to a gathering of 6 to 8 people, I typically triple the recipe and make the ginger simple syrup the day before. This lets the syrup get nice and cold and I always have enough for everyone to have more than one glass.VariationsLemon Ginger Ale - Use lemon-flavored sparkling water to make the ginger ale.Vanilla Ginger Ale - Add one-half of a vanilla bean pod when making the ginger simple syrup.Shirley Temple - Add a splash of grenadine syrup while making a glass of ginger ale and garnish with a maraschino cherry.Make-Ahead and StorageThe ginger simple syrup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.