Ginger ale is a popular carbonated soft drink that is often enjoyed for its refreshing and slightly spicy flavor. Traditionally, ginger ale was made using real ginger root, but many commercial brands now use artificial flavors and sweeteners. If you are looking for a healthier and more flavorful alternative to store-bought ginger ale, you can easily make your own at home using a juicer. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a delicious and refreshing ginger ale that is sure to please everyone in your family.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
JUICER GINGER ALE
Another Jack Lalanne recipe. This one is refreshing, but I recommend cutting the amount of sparkling water in half.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Beverages
Time 3m
Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Juice together ginger and fruit.
- Add sparkling water and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.3, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11.5, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 10.4, Protein 1.2
GINGER ALE(FOR THE JUICER)
Make and share this Ginger Ale(For the Juicer) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 gallon, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Juice apples and ginger in your juicer. Place in 1/2 gallon jar.
- Pour in mineral water or purified water to top of jar.
- The mineral water makes it taste like sparkling ginger ale! Enjoy!
HOMEMADE GINGER ALE
Provided by Andrea Albin
Categories Non-Alcoholic Ginger Cocktail Party Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Summer Engagement Party Simmer Lime Juice Gourmet Drink Small Plates
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups syrup (enough for 4 to 6 drinks)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make syrup:
- Cook ginger in water in a small saucepan at a low simmer, partially covered, 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 20 minutes.
- Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on ginger and then discarding. Return liquid to saucepan and add sugar and a pinch of salt, then heat over medium heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Chill syrup in a covered jar until cold.
- Assemble drinks:
- Mix ginger syrup with seltzer and lime juice (start with 1/4 cup syrup and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice per 3/4 cup seltzer, then adjust to taste).
HOMEMADE GINGER ALE
A fun way to make a family favorite. It tastes a little different than the commercial stuff, but it is much better. Above all things, have fun and feel free to experiment! Try adding fruit extract, if you like.
Provided by ILIKEBAKEDZITI
Categories Drinks Recipes
Time P2DT10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Into an empty 2-liter soda bottle, put the ginger root, sugar, yeast, and lemon juice. Fill the rest of the way with water. Screw the cap onto the bottle as tight as possible. Shake the bottle well, then leave at room temperature until the bottle is too hard to squeeze, about 2 days. Refrigerate. To serve, pour through a tea strainer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 25 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe ginger: The riper the ginger, the more flavorful your ginger ale will be.
- Peel the ginger before juicing: The peel can be tough and bitter.
- Use a slow juicer: A slow juicer will extract more juice from the ginger and produce a smoother ginger ale.
- Add other ingredients to taste: You can add honey, lemon juice, or sparkling water to taste.
- Chill the ginger ale before serving: Chilled ginger ale is more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Ginger ale is a delicious and refreshing drink that can be easily made at home with a juicer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a healthy and flavorful ginger ale that is perfect for any occasion.
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