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. 
 

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.