STEPS
INGREDIENTS
Gather your ingredients and let's make some ginger ale!
Peel and grate the fresh ginger.
In a 2 quart or larger pot, Stir together the ginger, water, lime juice, sugar and vanilla.
Bring the mixture to a boil then allow to simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Strain the mixture in a fine mesh strainer or through cheese cloth into a pitcher.
Press all of the good liquid through the strainer.  If using raw honey in place of sugar (for a great cold/cough remedy), then stir that into the liquid while it is hot so the honey can dissolve.
Chill the mixture.  Serve over ice if desired or as a warm beverage. Carbonate or add a splash of seltzer water or club soda for a sweet, refreshing drink.
Makes approximately 2 quarts.
1/4lb Fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
1/4c Fresh lime juice
1.0c Sugar or honey
4.0c Water
1.0tsp Vanilla
 Seltzer or club soda
 2 quart pitcher
 2 quart pot
 Cheese grater
 Mesh strainer

How to make homemade ginger ale

This Ginger Ale is a delicious, easy, natural drink that can be carbonated or mixed with club soda, or drink as is. Much better than store bought. Use honey for a great cold and throat soother.