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Ginger Ale

        Prep Time: 5 mins

        Cook Time: 30 mins

        Total Time: 35 mins

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         Number of Servings: 4 

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The possibilities of cooking with ginger are nearly endless. And with so many potential health benefits, ginger is truly one of nature’s most amazing, safe and effective medicines, and well worth incorporating into anyone’s diet. So, here is a simple and tasty recipe to make consuming ginger a bit more fun.

Recipe

INGREDIENTS

For ginger water

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  • 2 cups water

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For simple Syrup

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  • 1 cup sugar

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  • 1 cup water

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  • Club soda

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  • Lime juice

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  • Lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add ginger. Reduce heat to medium low and let ginger sit in the simmering water for 5 minutes. 

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  • Remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes. Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer. Discard ginger pieces. 

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  • In a separate saucepan, make the Simple Syrup by dissolving 1 cup granulated sugar into 1 cup of boiling water. Set aside.

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  • Make individual (tall) glasses of ginger ale by mixing 1/2 cup of ginger water with 1/3 cup of Simple Syrup and 1/2 cup of club soda. Add a few drops of fresh lime juice and a lime wedge to each glass.

Tips and Benefits

  • Ginger is an essential, versatile kitchen spice used in a number of different ways. Depending on the amount of ginger added, the flavor can be hot and fiery or subtly warming with a hint of sweetness. 

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  • It helps in treating high blood pressure, improving cholesterol and reducing cancer risk.

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  • Throughout its history, ginger has been enjoyed as a spice, medicine, and a delicacy. It has various benefits such as a acting as a warming spice, a fever reducer and aids in digestion.

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  • Ginger helps soothe nausea, stomach upset and colic and  boosts the immune system to fight off common colds and flus. It calms coughs and respiratory distress, including asthma and alleviates symptoms and pain associated with arthritis. 

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  • Can be used as a remedy for migraines

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Nutrition Facts

Serves 4 | Serving Size: 1 glass | Calories Per Serving: 109

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 DAILY VALUE
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  1. Calories109.5

  2. Total Fat0.1 g

  3. Saturated Fat0.0 g

  4. Polyunsaturated Fat0.0 g

  5. Monounsaturated Fat0.0 g

  6. Cholesterol0.0 mg

  7. Sodium6.0 mg

  8. Potassium66.9 mg

  9. Total Carbohydrate29.8 g

  10. Dietary Fiber0.3 g

  11. Sugars27.3 g

  12. Protein0.3 g

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