Honey-Sweetened Ginger Ale Recipe {GUEST POST} (2024)

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This is a guest post from the fabulously talented Shaina Olmanson of Food for my Family.

Do you love pop but want a better alternative?This healthy ginger ale recipe with honey satisfies a crowd! All natural ginger ale is simple to make without the unhealthy additives.

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Papers are sprawled across the dining room table as my kids crunch numbers with pencils. In the kitchen I field questions ranging from algebraic equations to division to which side the “stick” goes on the number nine as I load lunchbox containers into the dishwasher and start preparing the family dinner.

As homework is finished and put away, the kids come to join me in prepping our next meal. There are vegetables to wash and chop, often pots that need stirring, and the table, once cleared, needs to be set.

One of my favorite surprises to play on my children right under their noses is to change up what’s in their dinner glass. In the commotion of six people all doing something different, a simple pitcher switch in my husband’s hand will fill dinner glasses with something other than water or milk, and it won’t be until after grace is said and forks are raised that one of them will take a sip of surprise.

We generally offer the same two beverages for meals and in between with a few exceptions. Tea and tisane make an appearance – especially in the middle of winter – with herbal, fruit, and ginger tisanes being offered to soothe sore throats or warm cold fingers and bellies before bed. Coffee and wine are left to the adults, clearly, and that leaves my kids without much access to sweetened beverages of any kind.

While we may not stock up on soda, I know it’s important to teach my children how to appreciate a special drink every once in a while and also how to drink them responsibly so they can manage themselves when it is an option outside the home. I hope to avoid the forbidden fruit mentality that can be a result of overly zealous dietary restrictions and keep our food options open and positive.

Plus, there are certain times when a bubbling glass of soda hits the spot: It’s refreshing after a workout or on hot summer days. It helps soothe an upset stomach when you’re sick. It also helps calm cravings for something sweet. Soda can also serve to make a meal extra special and be a way to celebrate.

Healthy Ginger Ale

Homemade ginger ale with honey happens to be a family favorite when it comes to any type of soda, and so it’s the one we make most often.

An abundance of spicy ginger that infuses itself into this syrup makes for a bubbly soda with a bit of a spicy kick. Because we control how it comes together, we have the added health benefits of fresh ginger in a special drink our whole family enjoys. If you are a ginger aficionado and like your ginger ale extra spicy, finely mince a bit of the cooked ginger after straining, and then add it right back into the syrup.

This recipe is adapted from my sucanat version of the same ginger soda. If you are so inclined, you may reduce the sucanat a bit and add a few stevia drops to up the sweetness for a lower glycemic index beverage. Or maybe try using sorghum syrup or maple syrup for a unique spin. If you’re looking for another wonderful honey-sweetened soda, try this lemongrass version.

Honey Ginger Ale Recipe

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Honey-Sweetened Ginger Ale

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  • Author: Shaina Olmanson
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Peel the ginger root and thinly slice.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the ginger root, water, honey, and lime peel. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
  4. Strain the ginger pieces and lime peel, and pour the cooled syrup into an airtight container.
  5. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. To prepare the ginger ale, mix together about 2 tablespoons of syrup with 6 ounces of sparkling water over ice. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy.

Notes

Regarding the bubbles: You can use any type of sparkling water or club soda for these recipes. Keep in mind that your final product will mirror what you’re mixing in, so a sparkling water with small bubbles and lower carbonation will result in a soda of similar mouth feel. For us, we carbonate our still water using aSodastream (on Amazon, aff. link).

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Note from Katie: I’m so grateful to Shaina for sharing this recipe, which I made from her blog last summer (the sucanat version), as part of The Ginger Challenge Series. It’s so. much. fun. And her philosophy on avoiding the “forbidden fruit mentality” is speaking to me hard core! Do visit her blog and take special note not only of her superb from-scratch recipes and photography, but also her One Deal, Five Meals category that will help you be a frugal real food master!

Have you tried homemade ginger ale with honey yet? Did you like this healthy ginger ale?


Honey-Sweetened Ginger Ale Recipe {GUEST POST} (4)Shaina Olmanson is a work-at-home mom of four, feeding both family and friends one plate at a time. She shares recipes, tips, opinions and her philosophy on food at Food for my Family as she strives to teach her children how to eat well: seasonally, locally, organically, deliciously and balanced. Follow Shaina on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter or G+.

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Honey-Sweetened Ginger Ale Recipe {GUEST POST} (2024)

FAQs

What happens when you mix ginger and honey? ›

Immunity: Ginger honey increases the production of white blood cells which makes the immune system stronger. It also contains zinc, magnesium and chromium which also strengthen the immune system. Detoxifier: Ginger honey helps flush toxins from vital organs in the body and thus improves bodily functions.

Did Canada Dry change their recipe? ›

Did Canada Dry change their recipe for ginger ale? - Quora. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, there were no widespread reports of a recent change in the recipe for Canada Dry ginger ale.

Does Vernor's have real ginger? ›

The official ingredients do not mention ginger. Instead, the label denotes the pop is comprised of carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), caramel color and “natural and artificial flavors.”

Is it OK to drink ginger and honey everyday? ›

Drinking a cup of ginger, lemon and honey tea or simply having a spoon of Honey Ginger daily can boost your immune system. Furthermore, both ginger and honey have antioxidant properties, thereby increasing the strength of the body's immune system.

What happens when you drink ginger and honey everyday? ›

Ginger has been shown to reduce blood glucose and cholesterol levels, which is important for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and related health problems. Ginger honey provides antioxidant and antibacterial properties, helping to restore skin from dark spots and blemishes.

What is healthier ginger ale or Sprite? ›

In the case of artificially flavored ginger ale, the beverage has no more health benefits than any other soda, which, of course, are zero. But in the case of ginger ale flavored by real ginger root, the beverage has marginally more health benefits than other soft drinks.

What is bartenders ginger ale? ›

A “bartenders ginger ale” is basically the process of creating a make-shift ginger ale from the most common, handy ingredients that you most likely will always have in a bar.

Which ginger ale is made with real ginger? ›

Hals New York Ginger ale is made with natural cane sugar, doesn't contain high fructose corn syrup and the ginger flavor comes from real ginger.

Does Schweppes or Canada Dry have real ginger? ›

VERIFY looked at the ingredients list of Seagram's ginger ale and found that the soda contains “ginger extract with other natural flavors.” Schweppes, Canada Dry and Great Value ginger ale do not include ginger in their ingredient list and instead only say “natural flavors.” According to the FDA, “natural flavors” can ...

What is the ginger ale lawsuit? ›

B.C. man's lawsuit over marketing of Canada Dry ginger ale settled for $200,000. The maker of Canada Dry ginger ale has agreed to pay more than $200,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit launched by a B.C. man who alleged he was misled by marketing suggesting the soda had medicinal benefits.

Why does ginger ale help with nausea? ›

There is some evidence that carbonation may help with nausea relief, according to Setya, although further studies are required to understand the mechanisms at work. One theory is that ginger ale's carbonation may help stimulate the nerves in the esophagus and stomach, which might lessen nausea, Setya said.

Why does Vernors make me cough? ›

It has an intense ginger flavor, more closely associated with a ginger beer than ginger ale, and is extremely effervescent. In fact, the carbonation is so powerful, that it has been known to lead to coughing fits if it is breathed in. Regardless of this side effect, people still love it and continue to drink it.

Why do people drink Vernors when sick? ›

Kerschen said adults drinking Vernors might simply feel better due to a placebo effect. In theory carbonation could help someone burp or otherwise alleviate stomach issues, although she said pop frequently can also contribute to those feelings.

What is the oldest soda in the world? ›

Schweppes started in 1783

According to Coca-Cola, which owns the distributing rights to Schweppes in much of Europe and Asia, he later moved its headquarters to England. At 239 years of age and counting, Schweppes is not only the oldest soda brand in existence but the first bottled soft drink, period (via RFDTV).

Can ginger and honey reduce belly fat? ›

If you squeeze out ginger into warm water and add some honey and drink it on an empty stomach it has a tremendous amount of benefits for weight loss and removal of visceral fat from the stomach area. Ginger is rich in beneficial compounds and rich in antioxidants and helps reduce weight and belly fat.

Can I eat raw ginger with honey? ›

Ginger offers relief to the stomach and reduces the production of too much acidity. You can eat raw ginger to keep heartburn at bay or simply make some ginger tea with honey.

Is it good to take ginger and honey on empty stomach? ›

Digestive powerhouse: Ginger has been celebrated for its digestive properties for centuries. Consuming ginger juice on an empty stomach can stimulate the production of digestive enzymes, aiding in better digestion throughout the day. It helps alleviate indigestion, bloating, and other digestive discomforts.

Is ginger and honey good for lungs? ›

A mixture of ginger, turmeric and honey helps to effectively clean the lungs: Ginger removes mucus in the lungs and has anti-inflammatory properties, removing toxins from the body; Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, anti-bacterial, cleans the blood, and prevents inflammation.

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