Homemade Ginger Ale Recipe

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Skip the overly sweet store-bought stuff and make your own Homemade Ginger Ale with just a few fresh, real ingredients. This simple, refreshing drink is made with sliced ginger, lemon juice, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup—no artificial flavors, no refined sugars. It's light, zingy, and perfect for warm afternoons or as a mixer. Best of all, it takes just minutes of hands-on time and simmers on the stove while you go about your day.

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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 30mins
Serves or Makes: 4–5 servings

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ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 5 - 6 tablespoons maple syrup, adjusted to taste
  • Juice from 1½ lemons
  • Sparkling water, for topping
  • Ice, for serving

Method

  • Step 1

    Add sliced ginger and 2½ cups water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

  • Step 2

    In a large jar or measuring cup, combine lemon juice and maple syrup. Stir until fully mixed.

  • Step 3

    Once the ginger mixture has simmered, strain out the solids and pour the liquid into the jar with lemon and maple syrup. Stir well and let cool.

  • Step 4

    Fill a glass with ice. Add about ¼ cup of the ginger syrup mixture (or to taste) and top with sparkling water. Stir gently and enjoy!