How to Make Homemade Ginger Ale

Want a change from soda pop and iced tea? Make homemade ginger ale for a refreshing drink that quenches thirst and provides some tasty ingredients that are good for you.

This recipe makes 1 gallon of homemade ginger ale that tastes better than the stuff from a can.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1/2 cup cloudy apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 gallon water

1. Gather the ingredients listed in the Things You'll Need section.

2. Take a pitcher or cleaned gallon jug (milk or juice). A gallon jug works great if you plan to take the ginger ale on a picnic or are traveling with it anywhere else.

3. Pour the ginger, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar into the pitcher or jug. Mix it around thoroughly, stirring or shaking it so the ginger dissolves.
   
   If using a jug, a small funnel helps add the ingredients.

4. Add half the water to this mixture. Stir. Add the sugar and stir. Add the remaining water and stir for several minutes until the sugar is dissolved.

5. Refrigerate or pour directly over ice and enjoy your homemade ginger ale.

6. Store in a covered pitcher or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Be sure to shake or stir this homemade ginger ale each time before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• See the Resources section for benefits of apple cider vinegar.

Resources

• How to Reap the Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

[cookiecook]

on 10/22/2009 Great! i love to recreate from scratch. Will try this!

[joanhaines]

on 9/26/2009 Ginger in anything is one of my favorites. Thanks!

[mrhow-to]

on 9/25/2009 sounds good, thanks for the article 5*

[LilacGirl]

on 9/17/2009 Wow! I didn't know you could make ginger ale at home, but now thanks to you I can make some. This article is in my favorites now, and I thank you for sharing this information. I love ginger ale.

[yellowstar2000]

on 9/10/2009 thanks for the refreshing article! can't wait to try making my own gingerale.