Homemade Ginger Ale

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This Easy Homemade Ginger Ale is so flavorful and refreshing. The fresh ginger and lemons give it that extra ZING!

A mug of homemade ginger ale with a lime slice
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  1. Ingredients in Homemade Ginger Ale
  2. Making Ginger Syrup
  3. Recipe Tip
  4. Frequently Asked Questions About Ginger Ale
  5. More Drink Recipes Like This
  6. How to Make Homemade Ginger Ale
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This Easy Homemade Ginger Ale recipe is a fun, quick drink recipe that your family will love. We use fresh ginger and lemon – so no artificial flavors here! It is also an alcohol-free recipe so the whole family can enjoy. During the holidays we love to make this ginger ale and add a splash of cranberry juice.

Ingredients in Homemade Ginger Ale

  • Fresh Ginger Root – the best homemade ginger ale is made with fresh ginger
  • Sugar – if you don’t want to add sugar, skip it and then sweeten each serving with honey or artificial sweetener as desired
  • Water
  • Lemons
  • Soda Water – you can use seltzer, club soda, tonic water, or sparkling water as your carbonated water
  • Limes – for garnish
A mug of homemade ginger ale with a lime slice


Making Ginger Syrup

The ginger flavoring in this homemade ginger ale recipe comes from a ginger syrup. To make the ginger syrup you add fresh peeled and grated ginger to a pot with water, sugar, and lemon juice and zest. Simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes to let all the flavors get to know each other. Cool the mixture to room temperature and then transfer to a glass jar or bottle for storage. The mixture will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Recipe Tip

A glass bottle of ginger syrup

Make sure the ginger syrup is completely cooled before transferring it to a bottle or jar.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ginger Ale

Is ginger ale just Coke and Sprite mixed?

Contrary to the viral TikTok, no ginger ale is not Coke and Sprite mixed. It is made from club soda and ginger simple syrup. However, some people say that mixing Coke and Sprite tastes similar to the flavor of ginger ale.

Are there benefits of drinking ginger ale?

Yes! Ginger is a natural anti-emetic and can help with nausea or an upset stomach. Since this homemade ginger ale recipe uses fresh ginger it is even better for it than the canned stuff.

How do you make ginger ale that is not high in sugar?

You can use monkfruit as a sugar replacement in this drink recipe!

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How to Make Homemade Ginger Ale

A mug of homemade ginger ale with a lime slice

Homemade Ginger Ale

5 from 3 votes
This Easy Homemade Ginger Ale is so flavorful and refreshing. The fresh ginger and lemons give it that extra ZING!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients

For Ginger Syrup

  • 1/2 cup ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 2 lemons

For Ginger Ale

  • 6 cups soda water
  • limes for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the ginger, sugar, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
    Grated ginger, water, and sugar in a pot
  • Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a sieve into a heat-proof bowl. Let cool for 30 minutes, or until room temperature. Pour into a glass bottle or mason jar with a lid for storage. Store syrup in the fridge for up to two weeks.
    A glass bottle of ginger syrup
  • To make 1 serving add ice, ⅓ cup of ginger syrup, and 1 cup of soda water. Adjust amounts to taste. Garnish with lime wedge, squeezing some of the lime juice into the ginger ale.
    A mug of homemade ginger ale with a lime slice

Notes

    • If you don’t want to add sugar, skip it and then sweeten each serving with honey or artificial sweetener as desired
    • You can use seltzer, club soda, tonic water, or sparkling water as your carbonated water
    • Give the ginger syrup a good stir before adding to the glass. 
    • Keep the soda water in the fridge and keep the cap screwed on tight to maintain the carbonation. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 55mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 33gVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.1mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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  1. 5 stars
    This is refreshingly good and satisfying! I am not a fan of ginger but this one’s different! It is delicious, flavorful and fun!

  2. 5 stars
    My house is full of ginger ale fans and WOW…this homemade recipe took our obsession to the next level! So refreshing and such a treat. Can’t wait to enjoy it all summer!

  3. 5 stars
    This homemade ginger ale is so refreshing and delicious! I’ve never made it before but this recipe was easy to follow and it turned out great, thank you!!