“Barkeeper's ginger ale” has a lot of great taste when made right, but it's a completely different drink from the original. Some people prefer whiskey and "ginger" made this way, but generally, these drinks are just a substitute when real ginger ale isn't available. If you're on this page and you're hoping for a more authentic ginger ale imitation, head over to the homemade version with ginger syrup.
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Method 1 of 2: Making a Ginger Ale Substitute
Step 1. Make this for an emergency drink mix
Some bartenders use this substitute when ginger ale is not in stock. Artificial ginger ale is not meant to be a great tasting drink, or to drink straight away.
Do not assume that the customer will immediately agree to this replacement. Inform in advance that you must use a substitute soda, and give the customer the option of changing the order
Step 2. Start with a glass of ice
As usual, add a glass of ice to keep the ingredients cold.
Step 3. Add some bitter beer strips
It adds a spicy aroma and flavor to replace the biting ginger taste. Bitter beers such as Angostura, or whatever is available, can be used.
Bitter beer contains alcohol. Skip this step if you're making drinks for children instead of drinkers
Step 4. Add a drop of sour mix
In general, packaged sour mix tastes very bad. Make your own simple recipe below for best results:
- Make a simple syrup by mixing equal amounts of water and sugar. Heat and stir until all of the sugar has dissolved, then allow the liquid to cool.
- To make a sour mix, mix 2 parts simple syrup with 3 parts lemon or lime juice.
Step 5. Pour almost a full glass of lemon-lime-flavored soda
At least of this “ginger ale” must be made of Sprite, 7-Up, or another lemon-lime soda. You can even make it the most widely used ingredient in ginger ale, leaving only a few drops for the rest of the ingredients.
Step 6. Fill the rest of the sections with cola
The main purpose of using cola is to add color to the clear soda. It only takes a few drops of cola, but you can add up to cup if you like the taste.
Step 7. Add this ingredient to the drink
Try a mock ginger ale with whiskey in it, or use it in cocktails such as the Moscow mule. The main barman added the same amount he would use for a regular ginger ale.
Method 2 of 2: Making Instant Ginger Ale at Home
Step 1. Try this step for a real ginger ale taste
If you want a more authentic ginger taste, just rely on this recipe. Making it at home allows you to adjust the sharpness of the taste to suit your taste.
Step 2. Start with the ginger syrup
Start with about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of ginger syrup for a 10-ounce (300 ml) glass. These ingredients can be found in health food stores, high-end grocery stores, or on the internet. For a fresher taste, make your own ginger beer:
- Heat 1 cup (240ml) of water and 1¼ cups (240g) of sugar, stirring until dissolved in water.
- Add cup (120ml) grated or thinly sliced raw ginger.
- Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Cool, then add 2 tbsp (30ml) of lemon juice.
Step 3. Fill the glass with seltzer or carbonated drink
Fresh seltzer (soda water) is best suited. You can also use lemon-lime soda, cream soda, or other soda. Carbonated drinks contain a lot of sugar that will overpower the taste of ginger.
Step 4. Add a few drops of bitter beer (optional)
This alcohol-containing ingredient adds a complex, herbal flavor. Give it a try if you happen to have one, but don't bother buying a bitter beer if you don't want to make a cocktail at home.
Step 5. Stir and serve
Stir until all the ginger syrup is dissolved. Add ice or just drink it.
