Try this Natural Ginger Ale recipe, or contribute your own.
Suggest a better description• Make a "wort" for your ginger ale by placing 3 cups of the water, minced ginger root, sugar (and molasses if needed), and salt in a saucepan and bringing to a boil.
• Simmer the mixture for about five minutes until sugar is dissolved and mixture starts to smell like ginger.
• Remove from heat and add additional water. This should cool it but if not, allow to cool to room temperature before moving to the next step.
• Add fresh lemon or lime juice and ginger bug (or whey).
• Transfer to a 2 quart glass mason jar with a tight fitting (air-tight) lid. Stir well and put lid on.
• Leave on the counter for 2-3 days until carbonated and transfer to the fridge where it will last indefinitely.
• Watch this step carefully. Using whey will cause it to ferment more quickly and it will take less time. It should be bubble and should "hiss" like a soda when the lid is removed. This is very temperature dependent and the mixture may need to be burped or stirred during this fermentation time on the counter.
• As with any traditional fermented drink, it is more of an art than a science as it depends on the strength of your culture, the temperature of your house and the sugar used. The final mixture should smell of ginger and slightly of yeast/fermentation and should be fizzy. Watch carefully that it doesn't become too carbonated as this will cause too much pressure and may result in an exploding jar!
• The mixture can be strained and transferred to Grolsch style bottles before putting in the fridge (we like these bottles).
• Strain before drinking.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (31g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 8 | ||
Calories from Fat: 0 (0%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 0g | 0 % | |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 0g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 0.3mg | 0 % | |
Potassium 37.8mg | 1 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 2.6g | 1 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0 % | |
Sugars, other 2.5g | ||
Protein 0.1g | 0 % | |
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Calories per serving: 8
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