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{Recipe Redux} Homemade Gingerale

February 21, 2014 by Lindsay 68 Comments

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Skip the store-bought soda and make this low-sugar Homemade Gingerale to sip on!

Hi Friends!

Time for another month of Recipe Redux. This month the challenge was beverages. Here’s the prompt:

Beverages Are Hot – That which is served in a mug, glass, or stein is becoming just as interesting as what’s on the plate. New cocktail-only blogs are emerging. Pinners are cooking with their Keurig K-cups. Hot beverages have gone way beyond hot cocoa. Beverages are in! Whether you’re serving something hot or cool, kid-friendly or happy hour worthy, show us your healthier drink.

I’m not a soda drinker. Even when I was little, it wasn’t something I was allowed to have often…and when I did have it, all I really liked was  Sprite + Pink Lemonade and Gingerale. No Coke, Dr. Pepper or Root Beer for me. Now that I’m older, pretty much the only soda I drink is Gingerale…and pretty much the only time I drink it is on the airplane. There’s something about airplanes and Gingerale that just go together for me….

Hubby, on the other hand, used to be a big time soda drinker. Eventually my non-soda drinking ways rubbed off on him and he rarely drinks it anymore…but lately, thanks to one of our friends, he has acquired a taste for Captain Morgan. And his favorite thing to mix it with is Gingerale.

So…when I started thinking about this month’s challenge, I thought it might be cool if I could make a homemade Gingerale…something I wouldn’t mind taste-testing…something I could try making lower in sugar than the canned version…something hubby could potentially use in his mixed drinks!

Skip the store-bought soda and make this low-sugar Homemade Gingerale to sip on!

Turns out, homemade gingerale is about as easy as it gets. It requires very few ingredients and you can adjust the ratios to suit your tastebuds.

Here’s what you do:

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A simple, homemade recipe for Gingerale that’s lower in sugar and can be customized to your taste.

  • Author: Lindsay L

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • lemon & lime slices, optional
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • seltzer water

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the ginger and 2 cups of water (and the lemon and lime if desired).
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Strain through a strainer or cheesecloth and let liquid cool.
  4. Clean the saucepan, then combine 1 cup water and ½ cup sugar.
  5. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove simple syrup from heat and let cool.
  6. In a glass, combine ½ cup seltzer water with ½ cup ginger water.
  7. Add 3 Tbsp simple syrup, stir and taste. Add an additional Tbsp if needed.
  8. Serve over ice!

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Some notes:

  • I made my ginger water with 3 slices of lemon and 3 slices of lime. If you want to make it with just ginger, go for it…or you can add more lemon or more lime to your preference.
  • You can also make just plain ginger water and then squeeze in a bit of lemon or lime juice to the mixed drink.
  • Most recipes for simple syrup call for a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water but I think it’s plenty sweet with only 1/2 the sugar.
  • Most homemade recipes called for 6 Tbsp of traditional simple syrup. I cut that in half and used a lower-sugar simple syrup and it’s just sweet enough for me!

Skip the store-bought soda and make this low-sugar Homemade Gingerale to sip on!

Next up is having hubby put this to the test in his mixed drink and replicating my holiday favorite Cranberry Gingerale! Stay tuned!

Skip the store-bought soda and make this low-sugar Homemade Gingerale to sip on!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    February 21, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    This is so cool! I’m definitely going to try it. Maybe with grapefruit and mint? So many possibilities!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:04 AM

      omg sounds delish!

      Reply
  2. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    February 21, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    I LOVE gingerale and can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  3. GiselleR says

    February 21, 2014 at 2:08 AM

    Ohh Ginger Ale is totally one of my guilty pleasures! I’m gonna give this a try this weekend. Thanks for sharing 😀

    Reply
  4. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    February 21, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    Def trying this! This will save me so much money with my Zevia addiction! lol! I’m with you.. the only soda I drink is ginger ale!

    Reply
  5. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    February 21, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    After being sick, I rediscovered that I really like ginger ale. But I don’t like all the extras. This looks amazing. Gotta try it soon!

    Reply
  6. Runner Girl Eats says

    February 21, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    I am not a big soda fan either…just the occasional rootbeer float 😉 but this looks so tasty! Will definitely try this out now that the weather is warming up and I can drink this by the pool.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:04 AM

      yes! bring on the pool weather!

      Reply
  7. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    February 21, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    very cool! never would have thought to make homemade gingerale – so creative!!

    Reply
  8. Deb @ Dietitian Debbie Dishes says

    February 21, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Yum! I didn’t realize how easy it is to make gingerale! We have a soda stream since my boyfriend loves to make his own sugar free sodas at home. We’ll definitely have to try your recipe!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:03 AM

      perfect! super easy with a soda stream!

      Reply
  9. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    February 21, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Oh my husband loves ginger ale and would LOVE this!

    Reply
  10. Kierston says

    February 21, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    As a kid, I always used to drink flat gingerale when I had a soar stomach. It worked like a charm.

    Reply
  11. Francesca says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Fresh & Crisp! Nice work -xo-

    Reply
  12. Elizabeth {Positively Healthy} says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    This looks delicious! I am a big ginger fan and will for sure be trying this asap!

    Reply
  13. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    I used to be a soda drinker, but not anymore. I stopped drink it because of all the added sugar and other bad stuff. I love the idea of making my own! Now I’ll know what’s going in it and it won’t be loaded with sugar. Looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:03 AM

      thanks holly!

      Reply
  14. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

    February 21, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    I’ve made a similar drink before with ginger and lemongrass – would love to do it with lime. You can’t go back to Canada Dry after tasting the real thing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:03 AM

      i agree!

      Reply
  15. Morganne @ Nut Butter Runner says

    February 21, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    Now this is amazing! There is nothing better than ginger ale when you’re sick and I love that you made this so simple to do!

    Reply
  16. Serena says

    February 21, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Ha! As a kid the only soda I got was cherry 7-Up at my grandma’s. I have gotta make this…have ginger in the freezer. Always wanted to make homemade ginger ale!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:03 AM

      woohoo! cheers!

      Reply
  17. Kim @FITsique says

    February 21, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Wow, I never would have thought you could make your own soda like this!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:02 AM

      pretty cool isn’t it?!

      Reply
  18. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

    February 21, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Ah I LOVE this! ginger ale is one of my faves, but it never crossed my mind to make a from-scratch version (DUH! You are brilliant). What a treat!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:02 AM

      haha from scratch for the win!

      Reply
  19. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

    February 21, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    I love gingerale! What a delicious idea!

    Reply
  20. Tina Muir says

    February 21, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    This is SO COOL! I have always wanted to make something like this, and just never knew how! I am trying to slowly make everything myself, and this can be next on my list of things to try homemade! Thanks for the recipe Lindsay!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:02 AM

      me too! homemade for the win!

      Reply
  21. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

    February 21, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Awesome! I’ll definitely keep this recipe in my bookmarks!

    Reply
  22. DessertForTwo says

    February 21, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Ginger ale is the only soda I drink, too! Well, I’ll add fruit juice to seltzer watch on occasion, but I don’t think that counts. I love this homemade version! Did he love in Captain Morgan?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:02 AM

      he did indeed 🙂

      Reply
  23. Lyric says

    February 21, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Oh wow that sounds delicious! I myself love Diet Soda but they are so so so bad for you so this might be a nice healthier alternative!

    Reply
  24. Jenni @ Fitzala says

    February 21, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    I always want gingerale on airplanes too! Not sure why…. maybe that’s all they served when I was a kid?

    Thx for the recipe, excited to try it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:01 AM

      yay! let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  25. allie@sweetpotatobites says

    February 21, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    I used to drink a ton of diet soda and then quit cold turkey a few years ago. I do love ginger beer though so I’ll have to try this gingerale!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:01 AM

      hope you like it!

      Reply
  26. Samantha @FerraroKitchen says

    February 21, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    I used to be a huge soda drinker too…thank goodness not anymore! Though when I’m not feeling my best, I always keep a can of ginger ale in the fridge, organic of course! This looks so easy…I am definitely trying this asap!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:01 AM

      yay! hope you love it!

      Reply
  27. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    February 21, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    My daughter is home sick today–perfect timing!

    Reply
  28. Celina Allemand says

    February 21, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Oh my gosh, I wish I could kick out soft drinks all together. I used to drink two Dr. Pepper’s a day while in college. Now, almost seven years later, I limit it to one or two on the weekends. I guess that’s a little better…
    I’ll have to try this!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM

      that’s definitely an improvement! great job!

      Reply
  29. Kara Lydon, RD says

    February 21, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Love this recipe! My boyfriend also has a new acquired taste – for jameson – and likes mixing it with ginger ale, so I’m sure he’ll appreciate this fresh twist :). Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM

      ahhh perfect!

      Reply
  30. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

    February 21, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    being a huge ginger lover, i dont know why i dont drink ginger ale often. thanks for the reminder.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM

      you’re welcome 😉

      Reply
  31. jobo says

    February 21, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    YUM!!! Is it bad that I thought this would taste great with some vodka in it? 😉 But YUM, I LOVE gingerale!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM

      haha sounds like you should try it out 🙂

      Reply
  32. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Gingerale is the only ‘soda’ I like, ok love. My mom made it home made for us when we were sick. And it got me through morning sickness!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM

      yep! childhood sick day staple for me!

      Reply
  33. Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    Great idea! I love gingerale, but rarely drink it. I wish I could wean my hubby off his diet pepsi addiction, maybe a little homemade gingerale would work.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:59 AM

      never know til you try!

      Reply
  34. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    February 21, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Wonder if I could get hubby to replace his store bought with this! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:59 AM

      always worth a shot!

      Reply
  35. Sarah Grace says

    February 22, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    If you’re going to drink soda, this is the way to do it Lindsay! Mmm, I can only imagine how homemade would taste, without the 22 packets of sugar!

    xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:59 AM

      thanks sarah! love being able to control the ingredients

      Reply
  36. The Bajan Texan says

    February 22, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    This is so awesome. I will definitely give it a try

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:58 AM

      let me know what you think of it!

      Reply
  37. Glenda @ Healthy Stories says

    February 23, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    I love ginger ale but I’ve never had any homemade stuff before. Definitely going to have to try this one.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:57 AM

      let me know what you think!

      Reply
  38. Karman says

    February 23, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Gingerale is my favorite soda too, especially the stronger varieties like Reed’s. I’ll have to try making my own though…thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  39. Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says

    February 23, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    This one looks and sounds so good. I like to drink ginger beer sometimes when I have an upset stomach.

    Reply
  40. Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says

    February 25, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    I love gingerale! I have a sodastream, but I don’t drink a lot of actual soda — just carbonated water with a splash of lemonade mix, usually. Gingerale is one of those things I forget about, but I love how the ginger flavor burns your nose a little. Going to have to try this out!

    Reply
  41. Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) says

    February 28, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    This is such a cool and delicious idea! (as always)

    Reply
  42. EA-The Spicy RD says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    I love the story behind this, and, as a kid GingerAle was always my moms antidote to the stomach flu, or any kind of sickness 🙂 I don’t buy soda either, BUT my 1 occasional exception is Ginger Beer, which is delicious on it’s own, but more often to be poured in to a Moscow Mule-the best. Would love to try making this soon!

    Reply
  43. Wendy jo says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Yum! Ready to make a moscow mule with this! 😉

    Reply
  44. Kris says

    March 10, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Has anyone actually tried making this? I love ginger ale (canada dry used to make a green tea ginger ale I loved but can’t find it!) but as everyone says I do not like the added sugar and I do not care to drink anything carbonated any more so I might also leave out the bubbles but add my green tea!! Thanks for posting and hope to try soon! Also….I have ground ginger in a jar…shortcut you think should be fine shouldn’t it? Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 11, 2014 at 2:30 PM

      that sounds like it would be great!

      Reply

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