News Americas, NEW YORK, NY: Ginger beer is a timeless, invigorating drink that perfectly balances the bold spice of fresh ginger with subtle hints of warm cinnamon and aromatic pimento. Whether you enjoy it on its own, over ice, or as a mixer in cocktails, this homemade version brings the authentic essence of this classic drink to your table. Unlike its commercial counterparts, this ginger beer is all-natural and easy to make, requiring only a handful of ingredients and a little patience to infuse the flavors overnight. Stay tuned as we guide you through the easy steps to create your own delicious beer at home! The recipe follows below.
Ginger beer
To make ginger beer, steep ground ginger, pimento and cinnamon in boiling water overnight. Strain the mixture, sweeten to taste and refrigerate. Serve chilled over ice for a refreshing and tangy drink.
- 3 £ ginger fresh chopped
- 12 pimento whole
- 3 cinnamon chopsticks
- 2 gallons water
- 3-4 £ Sugar crushed
Preparation
In a deep pot, put two liters of water to boil.
2 liters of water
Add freshly grated ginger and 12 whole pimentos.
3 kg of ginger, 12 pimentos, 3 cinnamon
Remove from heat and let the mixture steep overnight.
Strain the ginger mixture into a saucepan, discarding the solids except the pimento.
Sweeten to taste.
3-4 lbs Sugar
Pour the mixture into bottles and refrigerate.
Serve with ice.
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