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Homemade Ginger Ale

When I first posted this video to my Instagram page it went viral within days! People really loved how simple it was to make and I received a lot of comments saying that I should try making a “ginger bug” which is essentially fermented ginger ale. I definitely need to try making that but this recipe is so simple and easy it will blow you away. Making your own ginger ale is so SIMPLE and uses minimal ingredients. It actually only takes 4 ingredients! Ginger ale from the store is loaded with sugar and preservatives! This version uses really ginger and is sweetened with maple syrup making it light and refreshing. I top mine off with sparkling mineral water and it doesn’t last too long in my fridge because everyone loves it so much! Let me know in the comments if you give this one a try!

 

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homemade ginger ale

Ingredients

• 1 cup of sliced ginger
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 5-6 tbsp maple syrup
• Juice from 1 1/2 lemons
• Sparking water of your choice
  

Directions

1. Slice the ginger into think pieces and add them to a medium sized pot with 2 1/2 cups of water. Let this come to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. 
2. Juice the lemons and add the maple syrup to a jar. Stir to combine.
3. Strain the ginger and mash it with a spoon or potato masher to ensure that you release all of the liquid. Pour the liquid into a jar with the lemon juice and maple syrup. Let this cool and fill a glass with ice, a quarter of the mixture and top with sparkling water.