Ginger Ale Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 inch piece ginger, cut into small slices
• - lemon juice, optional
• - sparkling water, chilled

How to make Ginger Ale

1. Put water, sugar and ginger in a small saucepan.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
3. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
5. Place crushed ice in tall glasses, spoon 2 tablespoons of ginger syrup and 1 teaspoon lemon juice,
6. if using.
7. Fill the glasses with sparkling water and stir to combine.