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    Home » Type » Drinks

    Rosemary-Infused Ginger Ale

    Published: Dec 28, 2010 · Modified: Apr 17, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 41 Comments

    When it comes to my beverage of choice I’m usually a water drinker, but when I eat out one of the few exceptions I make is when I see ginger ale on a menu.  Most people don’t understand my obsession (which I admit is a little weird), and actually, my ordering ginger ale usually invites questions like do you have a stomachache, or are you 90?  (Let's hope the answer to at least the second question is fairly obvious, lol!)  It's totally worth the ridicule though; for me ginger ale’s crisp refreshing flavor is second to none, which is why I’ve been dying to make a homemade version (it’s not often I can get my hands on ginger ale made with fresh ginger!).

    I’ve always thought of ginger ale as a festive drink, which makes it a perfect choice for this time of year.  And since Mike and I don’t drink alcohol, it’s a great alternative beverage for us to ring in the New Year with (also great for the kiddies, by the way!).  To make it, I infused ginger syrup with rosemary but you could use just about any herb or spice you like, such as mint, cinnamon, clove, etc. (or feel free to just make plain ginger syrup if you prefer).  Also, you could experiment with other sweeteners, such as honey or maple syrup.

    Rosemary-Infused Ginger Ale

    (Yield:  About 1 ⅔ c rosemary-ginger syrup to make ginger ale)

    2 oz fresh ginger (a piece about 3 to 4-inches)

    1 small spring fresh rosemary, stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped

    2 c cold water

    ¾ c sugar

    Seltzer water, chilled

    Finely grate the ginger (peel and all) on a microplane or in a food processor.  In a medium saucepan, combine ginger, rosemary, cold water, and sugar.  Bring up to a boil, then turn heat down and simmer 15 minutes.  Strain through a fine mesh sieve and discard solids; chill.  To serve, pour 1 to 2 TB (more or less to taste) rosemary-ginger syrup into a glass and fill the rest of the glass up with chilled seltzer water.

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    1. rosie says

      January 07, 2011 at 7:44 pm

      dear aunt faith love the gingerale. p.s. love rosie.

      Reply
    2. Evelyne@CheapEthnicEatz says

      January 03, 2011 at 10:36 pm

      I thought the soda too, which I hate. But this looks so lovely and refreshing!

      Reply
    3. FOODESSA says

      January 03, 2011 at 12:18 pm

      Faith...isn't it interesting to discover what makes our friends tick! I totally understand your obsession...it was also my Grandmother's and Brother's favourite drink.

      I too rarely drink alcohol...even though no one would know that by the way I splurge spirits on most of my cooking and baking. LOL.

      Back to gingerale...I can't seem to want to drink the commercial stuff ever since I too started making my own.
      Every time I make candied ginger...I get the bonus of a jar of gold ;O) If you want the recipe...you know where to ask ;o) That said...I'll have to try this very interesting twist of fresh rosemary the next time.

      Cheers my friend and Happy New Year,
      Claudia

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    4. Kim - Liv Life says

      January 02, 2011 at 12:49 pm

      When I was little and sick my mom would always have me drink gingerale... so for the longest time I couldn't drink it without cringing. Recently, my taste for the drink has grown, and I\'m thinking this one would be just lovely! Nicely done!

      Reply
    5. Magic of Spice says

      December 30, 2010 at 3:50 pm

      What a wonderful idea...beautiful recipe and photos :)
      Sorry I have not been commenting lately, had some computer trouble and I can read most posts from my phone, but can not comment on the majority of sites...
      Anyway I hope you are having a wonderful Holiday Season and wishing you a fantastic New Year :)

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    6. deana@lostpastremembered says

      December 30, 2010 at 9:57 am

      Faith, the first time I had homemade gingerale at Savoy in Soho, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven... it was spicy hot and refreshing at the same time and left the most remarkable taste in your mouth. I thought it was awesome. Thanks for a recipe for it.. the rosemary was a great addition! Happy New Year!

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    7. Monet says

      December 30, 2010 at 2:11 am

      This was such a pleasure to read. My husband is the same way about ginger ale. He loves the stuff. I can't wait to make this drink for him. Thank you so much for sharing with me. I hope you and your family have a happy New Year!

      Reply
    8. jen cheung says

      December 30, 2010 at 1:52 am

      this looks fabulous! Looks like you had a great meal there :)

      Have a lovely day up ahead.
      jen @ http://www.passion4food.ca

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    9. grace says

      December 30, 2010 at 1:50 am

      i LOVE ginger ale, and the very thought of that aromatic rosemary in there makes my mouth tingle. great suggestion, faith!

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    10. Carolyn Jung says

      December 29, 2010 at 11:36 pm

      I have a soft spot for ginger ale, too. But I love all things ginger. And the more ginger in it, the better. ;)

      Reply
    11. Reeni says

      December 29, 2010 at 9:02 pm

      I bet your homemade ginger ale is scrumptious Faith! How did you know I have a whole ton of ginger to use up? I love the added touch with the rosemary and I bet a little touch of cinnamon would be good too.

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    12. Erica says

      December 29, 2010 at 8:32 pm

      That sounds delicious!!!!Happy New Year, Faith!

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    13. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      December 29, 2010 at 7:23 pm

      Great idea Faith! And hehe hubby also has a complete love of ginger ale so we wouldn't question it at all! :P

      Reply
    14. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says

      December 29, 2010 at 7:16 pm

      Gosh that sounds so refreshing faith! I enjoy ginger ale, but it's been years since I had it last. Thanks for the great twist and recipe!

      Reply
    15. Annie says

      December 29, 2010 at 7:05 pm

      I'm with you on the ginger ale thing. It somehow reminds me of being little and I often crave it. Recently I have become more aware of the versatility of rosemary and am intrigued by the thought of infusing ginger ale with it. I think it would be perfect as a non alcoholic new years eve treat! Have a happy and safe new year!

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    16. sophia says

      December 29, 2010 at 5:35 pm

      that is a fascinating drink! Rosemary...there's something so festive and whimsical about it.

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    17. Julie M. says

      December 29, 2010 at 2:36 pm

      Faith, this is brilliant! My head is already spinning with all the different flavor combinations you could put together. I\'m a lover of ginger ale as well. When I was pregnant, I was addicted to ginger beer (non-alcoholic). Real ginger makes all the difference!

      Reply
    18. A Canadian Foodie says

      December 29, 2010 at 9:07 am

      I love ginger and I love soda (unfortunately - I love fizz!) So what a delight to find such a fresh idea... and I don't drink alcohol either... so, this is a must try!
      :)
      Valerie

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    19. Dana says

      December 29, 2010 at 8:59 am

      Gingerale always reminds me of when I was little and had a stomach ache. Maybe this homemade version won't have that effect!

      Reply
    20. Rich says

      December 29, 2010 at 7:55 am

      Faith, I never would have even thought of this. What a fantastic idea! I'm going to give this a shot, as ginger ale is my go-to carbonated beverage of late ...

      Reply
    21. Joanne says

      December 29, 2010 at 6:59 am

      OMG I LOVE that you really made your own ginger ale! That is so cool. It's one of my favorite non-water beverages and I bet it must be so great with REAL ginger!

      Reply
    22. Heavenly Housewife says

      December 29, 2010 at 3:43 am

      What a great idea! This would be perfect for me as I never drink.
      *kisses* HH

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    23. Katerina says

      December 29, 2010 at 3:27 am

      I am a water drinker too. I met ginger ale while in the States and I loved it. I drank it too a lot. Unfortunately here I can only find it in a specific s/m not very close to my home. I love your version.

      Reply
    24. Anna Johnston says

      December 29, 2010 at 12:05 am

      We used to make Ginger Beer which I guess is different than Ginger Ale (maybe?) when we were kids, you had to have the ginger plant going somehow, & it worked a bit like yeast in the sense it grew & each batch you had to half it and just use half. The ginger beer was wonderful (although sometimes we did something wrong & the bottles literally blew up)...., but it was a great kids brew that's for sure. Good memories. I think I like your version a bit more though Faith.., a lot simpler :)

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    25. Veronica says

      December 28, 2010 at 10:42 pm

      My hubby might kiss my feet if I made this for him! He's a major ginger ale fan as well. I'm saving this. Thank you!

      Reply
    26. 5 Star Foodie says

      December 28, 2010 at 10:07 pm

      Your homemade ginger ale sounds just delightful, i love the infusion of rosemary!

      Reply
    27. Victoria says

      December 28, 2010 at 9:42 pm

      Wow, it never occurred to me how easy it would be to make homemade ginger ale!! I've had ginger beer before, and although I know you don't drink alcohol, you may enjoy the flavor since it has the fresh and spicy ginger in it :) Hope you enjoy your homemade ginger ale ringing in the New Year! I can't believe another decade has passed!!

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    28. Priyanka says

      December 28, 2010 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks for sharing the recipe Faith!

      Reply
    29. Geni says

      December 28, 2010 at 9:04 pm

      I love this idea! Fresh ginger is so delicious and will give it a nice kick. I think a rosemary sprig is the perfect accompaniment! Happy Almost New Year!

      Reply
    30. BeadedTail says

      December 28, 2010 at 8:04 pm

      Oh I bet this is so refreshing! I would never have thought of making homemade ginger ale but it sounds so good.

      Reply
    31. Kathleen says

      December 28, 2010 at 7:45 pm

      This sounds delicious! ;) Happy New Year!

      Reply
    32. Cara says

      December 28, 2010 at 6:49 pm

      Love this idea.
      I have never thought of making my own.
      You inspire me :)

      Reply
    33. lequan says

      December 28, 2010 at 6:42 pm

      Faith,

      I'm with you, girl! I don't know why Gingerale gets such a bad rep. Ever since cutting pop out of my "diet", Gingerale is the only drink I don't feel guilty drinking. I love that now I can make my own and know exactly what's going into it. Also gives me another chance to 1-up my bro as he loves gingerale, but only buys it...teehee. Thanks for your recipe, Faith!

      Reply
    34. Swathi says

      December 28, 2010 at 6:32 pm

      I love this gingerale as it made from fresh ginger.

      Reply
    35. Velva says

      December 28, 2010 at 4:51 pm

      Love ginger ale. I totally get it. You have now taken ginger ale it brought up to a new level with rosemary and ginger. Wow. very creative and most definitely festive.

      Happy New Year Faith!

      Velva

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    36. Carol says

      December 28, 2010 at 4:44 pm

      Homemade Ginger Ale, so nice! Would never think to make it! I always thought of it as a sick drink :) But now I really just like it!

      Reply
    37. Emily Z says

      December 28, 2010 at 4:15 pm

      That's kind of cute that you like ginger ale so much. :) This beverage looks quite refreshing and would be a delicious non-alcoholic alternative at a New Year's party. Yummy! Have you ever seen or heard of Canada Dry's drink of ginger ale and green tea? My husband and I used to drink that a lot. It was pretty good.

      Reply
    38. Christina says

      December 28, 2010 at 3:44 pm

      This sounds sooo good. I am a ginger ale lover, too. I try to stick to water over soda but ginger ale gets me every time!

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    39. Tanantha @ I Just Love My Apron says

      December 28, 2010 at 3:22 pm

      Okay. I totally got it wrong. I thought you made a drink from ginger ale. No, you MADE ginger ale!!! my goodness!! Ginger ale is one my favorites but I never thought it could be made at home. Great job Faith!

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    40. Nicole, RD says

      December 28, 2010 at 3:05 pm

      That sounds so refreshing! I am going to have to try this...the rosemary sealed the deal :)

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    41. Rosa says

      December 28, 2010 at 3:00 pm

      With pleasure! That looks so good. I love the combination of flavors.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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