Jamaican Ginger Ale

Name: Jamaican Ginger Ale
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 4 tbsp fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced; 6 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp lime zest

A spicy, refreshing homemade ginger beverage made with fresh ginger, lime, and sugar. Served cold over ice as a non-alcoholic drink with Caribbean flair.

30 minEasyServes 6110 cal/serving

JamaicanNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVegetarianVeganGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-Free

Ingredients

4 tbsp fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced
6 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp lime zest

Instructions

1

Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a saucepan.
2

Add 4 tbsp peeled and sliced fresh ginger root and reduce heat to low.
3

Simmer for 15 minutes to steep and infuse the ginger flavor.
4

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently on the ginger slices.
5

Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice while the liquid is warm.
6

Add 1/2 tsp lime zest for extra flavor.
7

Let cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours.
8

Serve over ice and optionally garnish with a lime wheel or fresh ginger slice.

Questions

Can I halve or double Jamaican Ginger Ale?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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