Raise A Toast At Home With Homemade 'Ginger Ale', The Drink PM Modi Had At US State Dinner

Savour the taste of prestige with homemade 'Ginger Ale' – the same refreshing beverage enjoyed by PM Modi at the renowned White House State Dinner. Check out the recipe here.

US President Joe Biden, left, and Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, toast during a state dinner at the White House.

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The White House State Dinner held to honor the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saw a lighthearted moment when US President Joe Biden raised a toast and jokingly mentioned the tradition of using the left hand when no alcohol is present. This drew laughter as Biden acknowledged Prime Minister Modi's non-alcoholic preference, with the translator later revealing that Modi's glass contained 'ginger ale'.

Indulge in the essence of a White House State Dinner at home with a refreshing glass of homemade 'Ginger Ale,' the very drink that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sipped at the prestigious event. Discover the delectable recipe and taste the flavour that delighted even the highest levels of international diplomacy.

Here is a curated recipe for homemade ginger ale:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peeled and chopped fresh ginger
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup lime juice (about 1 lime)
• Club soda or sparkling water
• Ice, for serving
• Lime wedges, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the ginger and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the ginger is soft.
• Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Strain the ginger water into a heatproof bowl or jar. Discard the ginger.
• Stir in the sugar and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved.
• Chill the ginger ale in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
• To serve, pour the ginger ale over ice in glasses. Top with club soda or sparkling water and garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Tips:

• For a stronger ginger flavor, simmer the ginger for a longer period of time.
• If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1 tablespoon of ground ginger.
• You can adjust the amount of sugar to taste.
• To make sugar-free ginger ale, use a sugar substitute instead of sugar.

Here are some variations on the recipe:

• Add a slice of lemon or orange to the ginger water while it's simmering.
• Add a splash of vanilla extract to the ginger ale.
• Top the ginger ale with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
• Make a ginger beer by adding more ginger and sugar to the recipe.