Punchy Homemade Ginger Ale

I call this homemade Ginger Ale “Punchy” because it really packs a punch. Sweet and spicy and filled with ginger energy, it’s not like anything you can get in the store.

A perfectly refreshing drink for Virgo season, the energy of ginger resonates with both the Sun and Mars. The Sun is the planet of will, conciousness, vitality and self-confidence and Mars is the planet of ambition, energy and drive. So if you’re feeling the need for a boost of energy, give it a shot. But if you’re feeling like you could go on the war path soon, you may want to steer clear.

Ginger is also traditionally used as a digestive aid, and folklore has it that it settles your tummy. And since Virgo rules the digestive system, I feel like what better way to celebrate the season than with a tall cold glass of ginger ale. After all, we only have a few weeks of summer left.

Homemade Ginger Ale can also be used as a basis for some virgin cocktail drinks like the classic Shirley Temple, which we’ll be making later this week. So if you get sick of drinking it straight don’t worry, there’s lots of ways to mix it, and use up your stash.

This recipe makes about a cup and a half of Ginger Ale Syrup, which is about six Ginger Ales if you use the full 1/4 cup of Ginger Syrup per glass. But really it’s a matter of taste. Feel free to add more or less syrup, depending on how strong you like your “punch.”