Homemade Ginger Ale

Total Time: 15 mins
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16


• 2 cups light brown sugar


• 1/2 lb fresh ginger, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds


• 1 cinnamon stick


• 1 pinch cayenne pepper


• sparkling water (or club soda)

Recipe

• 1 bring sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick and 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. simmer 5 minutes, remove from heat, and stir in cayenne. let cool.


• 2 strain liquid into small pitcher, and discard ginger and cinnamon. cover and store in refrigerater until ready to use.


• 3 to serve, ladle 1/4 cup ginger syrup into tumbler filled with ice. top with 3/4 cup sparkling water, and stir. enjoy!