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

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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.

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Questions

How many calories are in Jamaican Ginger Ale?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 110 calories, with 0 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 25 mg sodium.

Can I batch Jamaican Ginger Ale for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Halved, the fresh ginger drops from 4 tbsp to 2 tbsp; doubled, it is 8 tbsp. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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