How to Make Fake Ginger Ale

When you're craving ginger ale but have none in the house, make your own fake ginger ale. Use carbonated soda or mix a few common ingredients and a little ginger root.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Water
• 2 Saucepans
• Strainer
• Ginger root
• Sugar
• Club soda
• Lime or lemon
• Glass
• Ice

Soda Pop Ginger Ale

1. Put ice in your glass or place a mug in the freezer for a frosted drink.

2. Fill the glass about 3/4 way full with lemon-lime soda.

3. Top off the glass with a dark cola, diet or regular.

4. Stir and serve the ginger ale look-alike.

Homemade Ginger Ale

5. Boil a few ounces of grated ginger root with a cup of water. Take it off the heat and let it cool.

6. Strain the ginger pieces out of the mixture.

7. Make a syrup in a saucepan with equal parts sugar and water. Let the syrup cool.

8. Put ice in your glass and fill it about 1/2 full with club soda. Add the syrup to the ginger water. Experiment with the amounts to fit your taste.

9. Add a few drops of lime or lemon juice or serve with a slice of lime or lemon.

Tips & Warnings

• Adults can add bitters to the mix for extra flavor.

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