This Instant Pot ginger ale syrup is an easy way to make your own homemade ginger ale syrup with bold, fresh flavor and minimal effort. Using the Instant Pot speeds up the process while creating a rich ginger syrup for homemade ginger ale that's perfect for mixing with sparkling water or using as a base for ginger soda and mocktails.
It's a simple, reliable method for anyone wondering how to make ginger ale syrup at home.
Once made, this ginger ale syrup recipe is incredibly versatile and great for more than just soda. Use it to create homemade ginger beer, or flavorful ginger drink mocktails for everyday sipping or special occasions.
This gluten free Instant Pot recipe delivers a ginger ale syrup you'll want to keep on hand for refreshing homemade drinks anytime.
I've used plain seltzer water, but I typically use whatever flavor Bubly or La Croix I have in the refrigerator. This instant pot ginger syrup is very strong, so it over powers the slight flavor of the sparkling water. I use lots of ice because I love this drink super cold.
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Ingredients
Instructions
Start by adding the ginger chunks, lemon juice, lime juice and one cup of water to your blender and pureeing the mixture. I think you get a better flavor when you add this step, but you could totally skip it.
Next add the pureed mixture or if you skipped that step the chopped ginger, lemon water, lime juice and the remaining water to your instant pot. Add 1 cup of sugar for this syrup. Stir the ingredients together.
Secure the lid on your instant pot and then cook on high manual for 30 minutes. Let the steam release naturally. Once the steam has released take the lid off to let the liquid cool.
I like to let my liquid cool overnight. Make sure the syrup is cool so you don't get burned while straining it.
Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer once or twice. I don't mind if there are tiny particles of ginger. If you don't like the fine particles you can pour the syrup through some cheese cloth.
Pour the instant pot ginger syrup into an air tight jar or bottle and store in your refrigerator for up to a month.
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Instant Pot Ginger Ale Syrup
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 ½ cups 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This simple recipe for instant pot ginger ale syrup can be added to seltzer water for homemade ginger ale. It's also delcious in mixed drinks. It's perfect to make a batch and store in the refrigerator to make refreshing drinks with.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh Ginger Root, peeled and chopped
- ⅓ cup Lemon Juice, approximately 2 lemons
- 4 Tbsp. Lime Juice
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 8 cups Water
Instructions
Start by adding the ginger chunks, lemon juice, lime juice and one cup of water to your blender and pureeing the mixture. I think you get a better flavor when you add this step, but you could totally skip it.
Next add the pureed mixture or if you skipped that step the chopped ginger, lemon water, lime juice and the remaining water to your instant pot. Add 1 cup of sugar for this syrup. Stir the ingredients together.
Secure the lid on your instant pot and then cook on high manual for 30 minutes. Let the steam release naturally. Once the steam has released take the lid off to let the liquid cool.
I like to let my liquid cool overnight. Make sure the syrup is cool so you don't get burned while straining it.
Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer once or twice. I don't mind if there are tiny particles of ginger. If you don't like the fine particles you can pour the syrup through some cheese cloth.
Pour the instant pot ginger syrup into an air tight jar or bottle and store in your refrigerator for up to a month.
I like ½ cup of instant pot ginger syrup with one twelve ounce can of sparkling water. If that is too strong you may want to reduce the ginger syrup to ¼ cup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Frequently Asked Questions
No! This is such an easy recipe. You are simply adding your ingredients to your instant pot or pressure pot and cooking on manual for 30 minutes. I like to add the ginger, juices and one cup water to a blender and blend it all up first, but you could skip that step and simply chop the ginger into small chunks.
Add the ginger chunks, lemon juice, lime juice and one cup of water to your blender and puree the mixture.
Next add the pureed mixture and the remaining water to my instant pot. Add 1 cup of sugar for this syrup. Stir the ingredients together.
Secure the lid on your instant pot and then cook on high manual for 30 minutes. Let the steam release naturally. Once the steam has released take the lid off to let the liquid cool.
Make sure the syrup is cool so you don't get burned while straining it. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer once or twice.
Pour the instant pot ginger syrup into an air tight jar or bottle and store in your refrigerator for up to a month.
elizabeth a fraccaro says
This sounds delish, and I love ginger beer, but I don't have an instant pot. How can I make this without it??
Thanks. Love your recipes!!
smallfarmbiglife says
Hi Elizabeth! You could easily make this recipe on the stovetop. You would want to bring the mixture to a boil and then gently simmer for 20-30 minutes. Then, let cool completely before straining and storing in the refrigerator. ~Elaine
Barbara Lagace says
This sounds delicious, could I substitute honey for the sugar? I do not eat any sugar. Thanks for sharing.
smallfarmbiglife says
Hi Barbara! Yes, you could substitute honey for the sugar and the syrup will still be lovely. ~Elaine
Phil says
Hi, not to be a wet rag, but honey is sugar. True, it has other healthy ingredients, and if it's Manuka honey, it also has some anti-bacterial properties, but honey is, in fact, sugar.
Jp says
I'm excited to try this recipe! I like to make my own fermented sodas, but I also have a Soda Stream , so I can carbonate my water and use this recipe while controlling the amount of sugar used. : )
smallfarmbiglife says
I hope you enjoy the recipe JP! ~Elaine