Did you play “Duck, Duck, Goose”? or were you lucky enough to be RIGHT and called it “Duck, Duck, Gray Duck”?
Drink from a bubbler? or water fountain?
Do you drink soda? or pop? or coke?
Regional vernacular dictates a lot of things, but over the past few years, I have tried very hard to stay away from soda. I just don’t need the extra sugar, calories, artificial sweeteners, or acid. But I do like sparkling water, seltzer water, gas water, fizzy water, soda water, or whatever you wish to call it.
I have a little friend on my counter. It looks like a penguin. And it makes sparkling water. See? The beak is the handle used to pump carbon dioxide into water, and its eyes are the release buttons for inserting a new canister.
Together, my penguin and I make a wonderful ginger ale. It is the perfect companion for Thai dishes, spicy food, homemade pizza, or if you happen to have a belly ache.
Peel and finely chop ginger. Boil it in water for 5 minutes, then allow it to steep for an hour, or so.
Strain the ginger out and discard.
Make simple syrup.
Combine the two, and store in refrigerator up to a week.
Fill glasses about halfway with the ginger syrup, and top off with sparkling water. Adjust according to personal taste. Serve with lime wedges.
Ginger Ale
Description
Better than bottled — easy to make, and so delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- Sparkling water
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop ginger. Add 3 cups of water, and simmer 5 minutes. Allow to stand and steep at least one hour before straining.
- Make simple syrup by boiling equal amounts sugar and water until sugar is dissolved.
- Combine the two syrups once they have cooled, and refrigerate up to a week.
- Put ice in glasses, fill halfway with ginger syrup and top off with sparkling water. Adjust according to taste.
- Squirt some lime juice in each glass, and serve with additional lime wedges.
Just tasted this delicious ginger ale….fantastic! Can’t wait to make some!
I’m so glad you were able to come over for a few hours. It was a blast!