Carbonate Your Own Ginger Ale
Discover the joy of making your own fizzy and refreshing drink with this "Carbonate Your Own Ginger Ale" recipe—an exciting DIY project perfect for home beverage enthusiasts! Crafted from fresh ginger root, zesty lemon juice, and just a touch of active dry yeast, this recipe combines simple pantry staples with natural fermentation to create a perfectly carbonated, tangy-sweet ginger ale. The process includes simmering ginger syrup, bottling it with filtered water, and allowing it to ferment at room temperature until bubbly. With just 30 minutes of prep and a hands-on carbonation method, you’ll be sipping on a homemade soda that’s free of preservatives and full of bold, customizable flavor. Serve chilled over ice for a refreshing treat that’s as satisfying to make as it is to drink!
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Ingredients
- 50 grams Fresh ginger root
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 500 ml Water
- 60 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 1.5 liters Cool filtered water
Directions
Step 1
Peel the fresh ginger root and grate it finely using a grater or microplane.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine the grated ginger, granulated sugar, and 500 ml of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 3
Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes to extract the ginger’s flavor. Remove it from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 4
Once cooled, strain the ginger syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large mixing bowl to remove the ginger solids.
Step 5
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and mix well.
Step 6
Take a clean 2-liter plastic bottle (do not use glass, as the carbonation process can cause pressure buildup and risk breakage). Use a funnel to pour the ginger syrup into the bottle.
Step 7
Add the active dry yeast to the bottle, then pour in the cool filtered water, leaving about 5 cm (2 inches) of headspace at the top of the bottle.
Step 8
Seal the bottle tightly with its cap and gently invert it a few times to mix the ingredients without shaking vigorously.
Step 9
Leave the bottle at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, depending on desired carbonation. Check the bottle daily by squeezing it—a firm bottle indicates it’s carbonated.
Step 10
Once carbonated, transfer the bottle to the refrigerator to slow the fermentation process. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Step 11
Open the bottle carefully to release the pressure gradually. Serve your homemade ginger ale over ice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2220.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 443.6 |
| Total Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 24.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 114.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 102.4g | |
| Protein 2.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 42.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 332.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories