Date:   10/26/2006 9:33:05 PM ( 18 y ago)
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I just made this for the first time & it's a keeper! I used more ginger than called for(about half again as much) and I used only 1 rather than 2 tbsp. of vanilla. My husband likes it...he doesn't know that there is stevia in it(he THINKS he doesn't like stevia...hehehe...)

Homemade Ginger Ale

YIELD: 8-OUNCE SERVING
3 ounces ginger syrup (see below)
5 ounces sparkling mineral water
ice cubes

1. Pour the syrup into a 10-ounce glass and add the ice cubes.

2. Slowly add the sparkling water. Stir and serve.


Making Homemade Ginger Syrup
With minimum effort, you can make this flavorful stevia-sweetened syrup to have on hand whenever you're in the mood for a refreshing glass of sparkling ginger ale.

GINGER SYRUP

YIELD: APPROXIMATELY 4 CUPS

4 cups water
4-or 5-inch piece fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon white stevia powder
2 tablespoons vanilla flavoring
1 tablespoon lemon extract

1. Peel and finely chop the ginger

2. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the ginger and stevia, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Strain the liquid into a heatproof container, and stir in the vanilla and lemon

4. Covered and refrigerated, this syrup will keep for several days.



From "The Stevia Cookbook," copyright 1999 Ray Sahelian and Donna Gates

 

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