Chef Cheryl Forberg
Amber Ginger Ale
Category
Beverage
Servings
1 gallon
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Author:
Chef Cheryl Forberg
Ginger is a member of the Zingiberaceae Family of plants, which also includes the Spice Turmeric. Only one species of ginger, called Zingiber officinale (official ginger), is actually used for culinary purposes.
Ingredients
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Ginger Syrup
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1/2 cup Ginger Root peeled and grated
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2 tablespoons Organic Lemon juice freshly squeezed
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2 tablespoons Pure Vanilla Extract
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1/2 cup Sorghum Syrup
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Ginger Ale
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2 quarts Sparkling Water or Carbonated Water
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Ice Cubes
Ginger Syrup
Ginger Syrup
Directions
Syrup
Bring ginger and water to a rapid boil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium high heat. Boil 10 minutes.
Remove from heat, strain ginger through a fine sieve, and pour liquid into a 1 quart jar. Stir in lemon juice, vanilla, and sorghum syrup; let cool.
Store syrup in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Ginger Ale
Add syrup to sparkling or carbonated water. Add ice and stir.
Recipe Note
For 1 serving, add 1/4 cup of syrup to 8 ounces sparkling or carbonated water.
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