Spicy Ginger Soda

A refreshing homemade soda featuring a spicy-sweet ginger syrup made with fresh ginger, red pepper flakes, and lime. Perfect for hot days or as a unique cocktail mixer.

12 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 pieces fresh ginger
  • 12 wedges lime
  • 6 cups soda water
  • divided

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, ginger, and 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat, cover, and steep for 30 minutes. Strain ginger syrup into a jar and chill. Fill a 12-ounce glass with ice cubes. Add 2 tablespoons ginger syrup, squeeze a lime wedge into glass, and top with soda water. Stir to combine. Repeat to make 11 more sodas.

    45 min

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