Party Favorites Recipes: Ginger Ale

From Kelly’s ‘Party Favorites’ Class. Find more fun stuff at eatmakeread.com!

ginger ale

what you’ll need
• 2 cups unpeeled, washed, fresh ginger, roughly chopped
• 2 cups sugar
• 6 cups water
• 8 cups club soda or sparkling water, chilled

what to do
Process ginger chunks in food processor or blender until finely chopped. Place in a large stock pot.

Add sugar and water and stir. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer of medium-low heat and cook for about an hour until a rich syrup is created.

Strain the syrup twice through cheese cloth or sieve into a large jar or pitcher. Set aside to cool.

Fill a glass with ice. Add 1/3 cup of ginger syrup and top it off with club soda or sparkling water.

cocktail suggestion

moscow mule:
2 oz vodka
1 oz lime juice
4 oz ginger ale