Today I’m sharing a simple recipe for Fermented Ginger Ale — a probiotic-rich homemade soda that supports a healthy gut and is a refreshing alternative to store-bought sodas.
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How to Make Fermented Ginger Ale
Making fermented soda at home is easy and rewarding. Fermented Ginger Ale uses a ginger bug to create natural carbonation and beneficial microbes. This homemade version avoids the additives and excessive sugar of commercial sodas while delivering a bright ginger flavor and probiotic benefits. If you don’t already have a ginger bug, watch the linked video to learn how to make one.
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Homemade Fermented Ginger Ale
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Ingredients
- 4 inch piece Fresh ginger, chopped
- 4 cups Water
- 1/3 cup Dried cane juice (sugar) (White cane sugar can be substituted; add 1 teaspoon molasses if using white sugar.)
- Juice of one lemon
- 1/4 cup Ginger bug (See related video for how to make a ginger bug.)
Instructions
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Place the chopped ginger and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a high simmer and simmer for 10 minutes to extract the ginger flavor.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the sugar until it dissolves completely.
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Strain the ginger liquid into a 4-cup measuring cup or bowl using a mesh strainer to remove the solids.
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Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then stir in the ginger bug and the lemon juice until combined.
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Decant the mixture into a jar, seal with a lid, and allow it to ferment at room temperature for 2–6 days. Loosen the lid once a day to release built-up gas. When the soda reaches your preferred level of carbonation and flavor, refrigerate to slow fermentation and enjoy chilled.
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Notes
Learn how to make a ginger bug if you need one by following the related ginger bug guide.
For more recipes and serving ideas, see The Modern Pioneer Cookbook.
If you’re building a traditional foods kitchen, explore the Modern Pioneer Cookbook series for practical guidance and recipes.
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- Funnel
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Recommended Reading
- The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
- The Modern Pioneer Pantry
- Nourishing Traditions
- Fermentation Books
- Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods (2nd edition)
- The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from around the World
- Fermented Vegetables, 10th Anniversary Edition: Creative Recipes for Fermenting Vegetables, Fruits, & Herbs
- The Farmhouse Culture Guide to Fermenting: Crafting Live-Cultured Foods and Drinks
- Traditionally Fermented Foods: Innovative Recipes and Old-Fashioned Techniques