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Homemade ginger ale
Fresh ginger syrup topped with sparkling water. Much more flavor than the can.
- 25 min active
- Serves 8
- Mules & ginger drinks
- Kid-friendly
Instructions
- Make ginger syrup. Simmer ginger, sugar, and water for 20 minutes. Cool and strain.
- Mix. Stir lime juice into the syrup.
- Serve. Add 1/4 cup syrup to each ice-filled glass and top with sparkling water.
Hosting tip: For kids, use half the syrup per glass. Fresh ginger is spicier than store-bought ginger ale.
Make it ahead
Ginger syrup keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
Great for
Serve it at kids' parties and holiday parties. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- Copper mugs, set of 8The classic mule mug
- Spicy ginger beer, casePick a spicy one for real bite
- Ice ring moldKeeps punch cold for hours
- Citrus juicerFor fresh lime juice
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Questions
Is ginger beer alcoholic?
Most ginger beer sold next to the soda is non-alcoholic. A few brands make alcoholic versions, so check for 0.0% or 'non-alcoholic' on the label.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
