Ingredients
- 2 cups ginger slices, peeled (1/8 inch thick)
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 quart soda water
- 1 lime cut in wedges
- 4 mint sprigs
Directions
Mix ginger, sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a slow simmer. Reduce mixture by 50 percent until a syrupy consistency is reached. Keep in mind that the syrup will thicken as it cools. Strain warm syrup. Allow to cool.
While syrup is cooling, make ginger candy. Take ginger slices that have been drained out of the syrup and completely coat in sugar. Spread on sheet pan and slowly dry out in a 225-degree oven for 3 hours. Ginger slices should be dried but still chewy.
In a tall glass of ice, add mint sprig and a ratio of 1 part ginger syrup to 7 parts soda water. Squeeze lime wedge and add to drink. Use more syrup if desired. Stir and enjoy. Can also make drink with chilled soda water and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a tasty Ginger Ale Float.
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By awmitch_12945473
Williamsville, 72
on June 19, 2010
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I liked the strong ginger taste. Tasted way better than store bought ginger ale and was a fun idea. I doubled the recipe and it lasts forever in the fridge.
By 8591825
Dearborn, MI
on January 27, 2010
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I filled goblets with ice, poured syrup in the bottom, placed a mint garnish on the ice, and a lime wedge on the rim. I placed a small bottle of Pellegrino next to each setting for my gusts to pour. The presentation was very elegant, and the ale had an excellent gingery, spicy aroma and flavor. My guests were delighted to have been served homemade Ginger Ale. Thank you Ming. Adore you; love your show.
By bakingbecky_115...
Trenton, NJ
on December 31, 2009
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I used half the amount of ginger and made it just like he said. It's very very gingery, like spicy gingery. If I had blanched the ginger for a couple of minutes first, then proceeded with the recipe, I think I would have liked it better.
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