Homemade Ginger Ale-
One of the things I had to give up after my diagnosis was the occasional glass of Shasta lemon lime soda, Since citrus fruits are some of my migraine triggers I had pretty much given up on a nice cold fizzy sugar free drink. I drink mostly tea and water anyway. But, it was that little treat that I missed. I am happy to say I have a solution. Home made ginger ale!
What You Need To Make The Ginger Syrup
1 1/2 Cup sugar, Splenda or Stevia powder
1/4 Cup peeled and sliced fresh ginger root ( about 1.5 inches)
1 1/2 Cups water
Saucepan
Liquid storage container with lid ( 1.5 cup or larger)
What You Need To Make The Ginger Ale
Clean bottle with lid or storage container (use the one you used to refrigerate the syrup)
Strainer or sieve
Funnel
6-8 oz. Glass
1/2 tsp. Refrigerated ginger syrup
6 -8oz. Seltzer water
Mint sprig (optional)
Before You Start– This recipe requires refrigeration overnight.
Lets Make It! In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine sugar ( Splenda or Stevia) and water, add ginger slices stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until all of the sugar ( Splenda or Stevia) has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool (about 30 minutes or so). Pour all ingredients into a closed container and refrigerate overnight.
Now lets make the ginger ale.
Place the funnel into your clean glass bottle or container, pour refrigerated ginger syrup through a strainer into the funnel and fill your bottle/container.
Add ice cubes to a 6-8 oz glass, add 1/2 tsp of the ginger syrup ( you may want more or less), a leaf of mint (optional), fill the glass with seltzer water pouring over the ice, stir and add a bit of mint for garnish.
Taa Daa Ginger ale!
*Katies Tid Bits– I also made this recipe with peaches, blueberries and strawberries too. Simple syrup recipes are equal parts sugar to water , then add your flavoring- fruits, ginger, etc. You can add this to ice cube trays and freeze it or store it in your fridge for no longer that 2 weeks ( I doubt it will last that long- wink).
Love them all, I hope you will give it a try. Will you make homemade ginger ale, or a fizzy fruit drink?
I was inspired to create this recipe by Family Circle magazine, I adapted this recipe to my tastes.You can find the original recipe in the August issue of Family Circle Magazine.
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I hope to see you all at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop ( you can start linking tomorrow at 8PM MST)
Janine Huldie says
September 23, 2014 at 05:33This is wonderful and as you know I get migraines from time-time, too. So, definitely want to try and thanks Katie for sharing!! 😉 xoxo!!
Katherines Corner says
September 23, 2014 at 10:48Hello my friend, yes, I think you will find this is a nice change. Caffeine free, sugar free ( if you like) and migraine safe too. I really liked the fruity versions of this too. xo
Sandra Garth says
September 23, 2014 at 07:02I like ginger ale and this gives me another reason to buy these bottles!
Katherines Corner says
September 23, 2014 at 10:47giggle,I know these bottles are great for all kinds of drinks. xo
Debi @ Surroundings by DebiDebi says
September 23, 2014 at 09:12Katherine ~ I am excited to find this recipe. I will be trying it. I too can’t have certain beverages due to a medical condition and I am hoping this one will work for me!!! Thanks for sharing.
Debi
Katherines Corner says
September 23, 2014 at 10:47I hope you will enjoy all of the fruity drink options too. Hugs
Danielle Royalegacy says
September 23, 2014 at 09:42Katherine, how much real sugar for the recipe instead of the sugar free solutions?
Katherines Corner says
September 23, 2014 at 10:40sorry, I will add that to the post. Equal parts sugar and water. Hugs!
Danielle Royalegacy says
September 23, 2014 at 10:49Thanks, Katherine!
FABBY says
September 23, 2014 at 18:41Thank you Ktherine for this great recipe, I’d love to make it!
Hugs,
FABBY
Katherines Corner says
September 28, 2014 at 19:34I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.I made several different types and actually like peach the best. xo
Debbie @ Deliciously Inspired says
September 23, 2014 at 21:27Katherine – This looks amazing. I can’t wait to try.
Katherines Corner says
September 28, 2014 at 19:36Hi Debbie, I hope you will give it a try. xo
Rosey says
September 24, 2014 at 10:23This sounds good! I like a cold Ginger Ale from time to time too.
Katherines Corner says
September 28, 2014 at 19:37Rosey it is good, I hope you will try it with your favorite fruit too. hugs!
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
September 24, 2014 at 22:56I could go for some homemade ginger ale! Mmmmm
Katherines Corner says
September 28, 2014 at 19:38Come on over sweetie I have a cold glass for you. xo
Trisha @ Home Sweet Homemade says
September 25, 2014 at 07:09This looks so refreshing! I love fresh ginger… I love it in all forms actually!
Katherines Corner says
September 28, 2014 at 19:39Me too, I cook with it quite a bit. I hope you will give this a try Hugs!
Oh to Be a Muse says
September 25, 2014 at 09:45We grow our own ginger so we’ve actually made homemade ginger ale before too. It was pretty good. I love that stuff.
Katherines Corner says
September 28, 2014 at 19:40luckyyyyy xox
Stephanie says
September 26, 2014 at 13:03Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Katherines Corner says
September 28, 2014 at 19:40Thank you for pinning, I enjoy joining your party. Hugs!
Kimberly says
September 29, 2014 at 12:11This looks so good!Pinned. We had so much fun partying with you at our last party. We hope to see you tonight’s party at 7 pm. We love to see what you have been working on! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Simple Nature Decor says
September 30, 2014 at 16:05thanks for sharing this home made recipe for Ginge-ale on Fabulous Friday! I love to make homemade recipes its a ton of fun and so healthy too. Maria
Shanice says
October 3, 2014 at 12:17I have to try this! Thank you for sharing this post at City of Creative Dream’s City of Links last Friday! I appreciate you taking the time to party with me. Hope to see you again this week 🙂
Cherise says
June 7, 2015 at 12:32I made this and loved it. Thank you for this and all your migraine safe recipes. They have helped me so much. I would love to know how long you think the syrup is good for. I made the ginger syrup several weeks ago. I’ve been scared to try it for the last few weeks in case it is expired. Today, I am going to make one with watermelon and mint. I’m curious how long they are stable if kept in the refrigerator of course. Thank you in advance. 🙂
Katherines Corner says
June 7, 2015 at 14:14Hello Cherise, I am so happy to knw you are enjoying it and my other migraine safe recipes. Most of the recipes on my site are migraine safe and great for those on restricted diets too. I will add the fridge info to the post. About 2 weeks is tops. But, the next time you make it you can freeze it in ice cub trays and it will keep well for at least 6 months. Hugs!