Ingredients:

Fresh Ginger   organic preferred Vegetable Glycerin

Ginger Glycerite for Fresh Ginger Ale or Hot Ginger Tea
As seen on the Sonoran Living program.

Ginger glycerite is something that you will want to always have around once you use it. It makes delicious hot and cold beverages and it delivers a nice antioxidant boost as well. Ginger also calms a queasy stomach and aids in digestion as well.

Hot ginger tea with lemon is a perfect pick to help ward off colds and flues. It is also a perfect pick when you are looking for a warm comforting beverage to hug in a mug while you curl up with a good book and a blanket.

Iced ginger beverages, such as real ginger ale can be a festive center of a party. Ginger glycerite served with sparkling water, fresh lime or lemon and lots of ice is as much refreshing as it is good for you.

At your next party, have a bottle of Ginger Glycerite set out with a choice of making a cold sparkling ginger ale or a warm comforting ginger tea. Set out a little card that gives the directions on what to do and start a few of the guests off with one of the ginger beverages. The ginger glycerite will become the buzz of the party, and you will be the Queen (or King!).

Fresh Ginger Glycerite:
Ingredients:
Fresh Ginger, organic if possible, washed like a potato (peel if not organic)
Vegetable Glycerin *
*may be found at natural markets such as Whole Foods and Wild Oats or herb shops such as The Herb Stop or Desert Sage Herbs. Make sure it does not say “for cosmetic use only” on the bottle.

Method:
Use a 1:1 ratio of fresh ginger to glycerin. If you are wanting to make 16 oz, then start with 2 cups of chopped ginger (a large bulky chop) and 16 oz of food grade glycerin. Put them into a blender or food processor and pulse until the ginger is well minced.

Put mixture into a glass jar that has a tight fitting lid. Label it and date it. Put it out of direct light for 3-6 weeks (or longer). Shake it around at least a few time a week during that time. This can be left for up to 1-3 years like this. Do not bother to strain it until you are ready to bottle and use it.

When you are ready to bottle and use, strain the ginger out of the glycerin into a large measuring cup. Then pour into a decorative jar. Label the jar. This will keep for months, maybe even years like this. If you wish, you may keep it in the refrigerator, though I have never had any go bad even after a year of being bottled and left in the pantry.

Hot Ginger Tea
Mix 2 tablespoons, or to taste, with 6 oz of hot water. Squeeze fresh lemon or lime wedge in it. Stir and adjust to your taste. Enjoy.

Iced Fresh Ginger Ale
Mix 2-3 Tablespoons with 8-10 oz of sparkling water over ice. Add a good squeeze of fresh lemon or lime. Adjust to your taste. Garnish with lemon or lime slices.