Introduction

Homemade ginger ale is a refreshing and zesty beverage that’s easy to make with just a few natural ingredients. This recipe combines fresh ginger, lemon, and honey to create a vibrant, fizzy drink perfect for any occasion.

Homemade Ginger Ale Recipe - Recipe Image

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 ½ ounces lemon juice (from 1 fresh lemon)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water
16 ounces sparkling water (or carbonated water)

Instructions

Step 1: Squeeze the juice from one lemon to get approximately 2 ½ ounces of fresh lemon juice and pour it into a blender.
Step 2: Add the grated fresh ginger, honey, and water to the blender with the lemon juice. Blend the mixture well until combined.
Step 3: Pour the blended mixture through a fine strainer into a pitcher or large glass to remove ginger pulp.
Step 4: Fill a glass with ice, pour the strained mixture over the ice, then top with sparkling water. Stir gently and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

Adjust the honey to your preferred sweetness or substitute with maple syrup for a different flavor.
For extra spice, increase the amount of fresh ginger.
Add fresh mint leaves or a splash of lime juice for a refreshing twist.
Use club soda if you prefer a milder carbonation.

Storage

Store the blended ginger, lemon, honey, and water mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add sparkling water just before serving to keep the fizz fresh. The mixture can be reheated gently if you prefer a warm ginger beverage, but sparkling water should be added after warming.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use ground ginger instead of fresh ginger?

Fresh ginger provides the best flavor and aroma for this recipe. While you can use ground ginger in a pinch, use about ½ teaspoon and adjust to taste, keeping in mind it may lack the brightness of fresh ginger.

How can I make this recipe vegan?

Simply substitute honey with a plant-based sweetener like agave syrup or maple syrup to make this ginger ale vegan-friendly without compromising taste.

Homemade Ginger Ale Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.9 from 109 reviews

A refreshing homemade ginger ale made with freshly grated ginger, fresh lemon juice, honey, and sparkling water. This naturally fizzy beverage is easy to prepare, perfect for cooling down on a warm day, and free from artificial flavors and preservatives.

Author: Bella
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: Beverage
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Ginger Ale Base

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 ½ ounces lemon juice (1 lemon), freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water

To Serve

16 ounces sparkling water (or carbonated water)
Ice cubes

Instructions

Squeeze the lemon: Begin by cutting the lemon in half and squeezing it to extract fresh lemon juice. Measure out approximately 2 ½ ounces to use in the recipe.
Add ingredients to blender: Place the freshly squeezed lemon juice into a blender along with 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons honey, and 2 tablespoons water.
Blend the mixture: Blend these ingredients together until well combined to create a ginger-honey lemon syrup.
Strain mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine strainer to remove ginger fiber and pulp, resulting in a smooth syrup.
Prepare the drink: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour the ginger-lemon syrup over the ice.
Top with sparkling water: Slowly add 16 ounces of chilled sparkling water to the glass, stirring gently to combine while maintaining the carbonation.
Serve immediately: Serve the homemade ginger ale fresh for the best fizzy and refreshing taste.