Homemade Ginger Ale Recipe

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A healthy homemade ginger ale recipe that is easy to make and will save you money.

This homemade ginger ale recipe will replace the refined sugar filled ones that are found in stores, and will provide many benefits to your body.

Ginger is a spicy, aromatic herb with many health benefits. It is great for soothing many stomach ailments, aids with digestion, is effective against nausea and vomiting. It also contains potent compounds called gingerols, which may help fight colon cancer.

Ginger’s powerful antioxidants help boost the immune system.

Ingredients:
  • A 1-2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, minced.
  • Adjust this to taste.
  • ½ cup of organic sugar or rapadura sugar.
  • If using plain sugar, add 1 tablespoon molasses for flavor and minerals.
  • ½ cup fresh lemon or lime juice
  • ½ tsp sea salt or himalayan salt
  • 8 cups filtered water

Instructions:

  • Make a “wort”(soda like base)  for your ginger ale by placing 3 cups of the water, minced ginger root, sugar and salt in a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for about five minutes until sugar is dissolved and mixture starts to smell like ginger.
  • Remove from heat and add additional water.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Add the fresh lemon or lime juice and ginger bug* (or whey)
A ginger bug is a culture of beneficial bacteria made from fresh ginger root and sugar.

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