Homemade Brown Sugar Ginger Ale
Homemade Brown Sugar Ginger Ale
Make Your Own Delicious Brown Sugar Ginger Ale at Home!
Craft your own authentic ginger ale right in your kitchen! This recipe features a delightful balance of spicy fresh ginger juice and rich brown sugar. Enjoy a genuine flavor that surpasses store-bought versions. It’s the perfect way to create a special homemade cafe drink.
Ingredients- 200g fresh ginger
- 200g brown sugar
- 200g water
- 5 whole black peppercorns
- 5 cardamom pods (seeds only)
- 2 dried red chilies
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 lemon slices (for garnish)
- Soda water (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by thoroughly washing the 200g of fresh ginger. Peel it, then thinly julienne or slice it into fine strips. This preparation helps to maximize the extraction of ginger’s zesty flavor.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the julienned ginger with the 200g of brown sugar. Gently toss them together, ensuring the sugar coats the ginger well. This step starts the process of drawing out moisture and concentrating the ginger’s essence.
Step 3
Let the ginger and brown sugar mixture sit and marinate for 2 to 3 hours, or even overnight. If it’s a warm summer day, it’s crucial to refrigerate the mixture during this time to prevent spoilage. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 4
Prepare your aromatic spices for the ginger ale. For the cardamom, remove the outer pods and use only the seeds for a more potent aroma. Gather the whole black peppercorns, dried red chilies, whole cloves, and the cinnamon stick.
Step 5
In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the marinated ginger, all the prepared spices (black peppercorns, cardamom seeds, dried chilies, cloves, cinnamon stick), and 200g of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes. This slow simmering process allows the deep flavors of the ginger and spices to infuse into the liquid, creating a rich syrup.
Step 6
After simmering, allow the syrup to cool down completely. Once cooled, stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Adding lemon juice after cooling helps preserve its vibrant flavor and vitamin content.
Step 7
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in about 1/4 of the glass with your homemade brown sugar ginger ale syrup. This concentrates the delicious, spiced ginger flavor.
Step 8
Finally, gently top up the glass with soda water (or sparkling water), using approximately four times the amount of syrup. Pour slowly to avoid excessive fizzing. Garnish with two lemon slices for a beautiful finish. Your refreshing and invigorating homemade brown sugar ginger ale is now ready to enjoy!
