Homemade Ginger Ale

Earlier this week I read an article on nytimes.com about the growing trend of homemade ginger ale in bars and restaurants across the country.  Being a huge fan of ginger ale and with the long holiday weekend ahead of me I though I would try and make my own.

I followed a recipe on simplerecipes.com.  The only ingredients required are fresh ginger, sugar, lime, club soda and water.  Seemed easy enough and it was!

I found that one package of fresh ginger purchased at Trader Joes was the right amount for the job. I didn’t have any club soda as the recipe suggests but I mixed it with Pellegrino (sparkling water) and it worked just fine.  This is a very easy recipe that packs a lot of flavor.  Whether you drink it alone or use it as a mixer for your next cocktail party it’s a refreshing choice for summer!