Easy Peasy Ginger Beer
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Yield: 1 liter
Description:
Indulge in the refreshing tang of Easy Peasy Ginger Beer, a zesty concoction bursting with invigorating flavors. Crafted with fresh ingredients, this beverage epitomizes simplicity and taste, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 5 pieces of fresh ginger
- 4 lemons
- 2-3 cups of soda water
- 1 3/4 cups of sparkling water
- A handful of fresh mint
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grate the ginger on a coarse grater. |
| 2 | Leave the skin on the ginger if preferred. |
| 3 | Place the grated ginger with its pulpy juice into a bowl and sprinkle in muscovado sugar. |
| 4 | Remove the rind from 2 lemons using a vegetable peeler, add to the bowl, and lightly bash and squash with something heavy like a rolling pin or a pestle for about 10 seconds to blend the flavors. |
| 5 | Squeeze the juice from all 3 lemons and add most of it to the bowl. |
| 6 | Pour in the fizzy water. |
| 7 | Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes and then taste. Adjust sweetness or sourness as desired by adding sugar or lemon juice accordingly. |
| 8 | Pass the ginger beer through a coarse sieve into a large jug. |
| 9 | Add lots of ice and some sprigs of mint to the jug for a refreshing touch. |
This easy-to-follow recipe promises a delightful homemade ginger beer, bursting with the essence of fresh ginger and zesty lemons, complemented by the effervescence of sparkling water and soda. Enjoy the crisp, invigorating taste of this beverage, perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a refreshing drink. Savor the simplicity and vibrant flavors of Easy Peasy Ginger Beer, a true delight for the senses! 🍹
