Ginger ale non-alcoholic
5 servings
40 minutes
Ginger ale is a non-alcoholic refreshing drink rooted in European culinary traditions. Its history dates back to the 19th century when ginger beverages became popular for their healing properties. This ale has a vibrant, spicy flavor with light citrus notes from fresh ginger, lemon peel, and the warm aroma of black pepper. Its sweetness is balanced by brown sugar, creating a harmonious flavor balance. This drink quenches thirst well and can be served chilled with sparkling water, enjoying natural freshness and a subtle spicy aftertaste. Ginger ale is often used in non-alcoholic cocktails and is considered beneficial for digestion due to ginger's anti-inflammatory properties.
1
Peel the ginger root and grate it on a fine grater or chop it in a blender.
- Ginger root: 200 g
2
Pour 2 cups of water into a pot, add ginger, 3-5 black peppercorns, and lemon peel. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat with the lid closed for 10 minutes.
- Ginger root: 200 g
- Black peppercorns: 4 pieces
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Water: 2 glasss
3
Add sugar.
- Brown sugar: 0.8 glass
4
Stirring occasionally, boil for about 15 more minutes until the liquid reduces to 1.5 cups.
5
Strain.
6
Cool down.
7
Pour into a glass container.
8
Mix with sparkling water in a ratio of 1/4.
- Carbonated water: 1 l