Crystallized Ginger Ale
Total Time: 02h 50m
Hands-on Time: 00h 20m
Makes: 23 servings
Spicy-sweet crystalized ginger brings a fresh flavor to this simple ginger ale. Steep with fresh rosemary or garnish with mint leaves for added herbal notes.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup Frontier Co-op® Crystallized Ginger, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups Frontier Co-op® Organic, Fair Trade Cane Sugar
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Fresh mint leaves
Directions
- Combine water and ginger.
- Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
- Turn off heat, stir in sugar and rosemary. Let steep until cool, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Strain liquid through a fine mesh sieve, then through one or more coffee filters into a clean, sterile jar. Store concentrated extract in refrigerator for up to three months.
- To mix, use a 1-16 ratio of concentrate to sparkling water. Adjust the ratio for more or less sweetness according to your personal dietary preferences and desired taste.
- Serve chilled with fresh mint leaves.
