Ingredients for Easy Peasy Ginger Beer
- Fresh Ginger
- Muscovado Sugar
- Lemons
- Soda Water
- Of Fresh Mint
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How to Make Easy Peasy Ginger Beer
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and sliced ginger. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely to room temperature. This is important to avoid killing the yeast.
- Once cool, stir in the lemon juice and yeast. If using, add nutmeg here as well.
- Pour the mixture into a clean glass bottle or jar. Leave about an inch of headspace at the top.
- Seal the bottle or jar tightly and let it ferment in a warm place for 24-48 hours. You'll see some bubbles forming – this is a good sign!
- After 24-48 hours, taste-test your ginger beer. If it's not fizzy enough to your liking, let it continue fermenting for a few more hours. You can refrigerate to stop the fermentation process once it reaches your desired level of fizz.
- Once it reaches your desired level of fizz, refrigerate thoroughly to stop fermentation and chill before serving. Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing homemade flavor!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
222g
Fat
1g
Carbs
28g
