15-Minute Homemade Fresh Ginger Ale with Mint
Vibrant ginger-infused syrup base steeped from fresh ginger and water, combined with muddled mint and lime for a refreshing diabetic-friendly or traditional ginger ale. Customizable sweetness with Splenda or sugar, finished with sparkling water and ice for effervescence.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Bring ginger and water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 2
Boil vigorously for 3 minutes.
- 3
Cover and allow to steep until cool.
- 4
Strain ginger liquid and top back up with water if necessary to make 2 cups.
- 5
Chill ginger tea until needed.
- 6
In a beverage glass, muddle sweetener with mint in the bottom.
- 7
Add lime juice and spent lime shell and muddle further.
- 8
Add ice to glass.
- 9
Add ginger tea to glass.
- 10
Top with sparkling mineral water.
- 11
Stir and serve.
Tips
Customize sweetness level by adjusting Splenda or sugar quantity to taste
Use fresh lime shells for added aromatics during muddling
Ginger tea base can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days
Good to Know
Ginger tea base keeps refrigerated up to 3 days in sealed container
Prepare ginger tea base up to 3 days in advance; muddle and assemble drinks individually to serve
Serve immediately over ice in chilled glass for maximum carbonation
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the vigorous boil to avoid weak ginger flavor
Do not over-muddle mint to avoid bitter taste from bruised leaves