Ginger Beer Recipe

Discover the refreshing taste of homemade ginger beer, crafted from fresh ginger root and a hint of lime. This traditional Jamaican beverage offers a perfect balance of spice and sweetness to cool you down on a hot day.

Ingredients

¼ lb. ginger root
1 lb. sugar
½ tsp. lime juice
3 cups water
½ cup crushed ice
Tools:
Electric blender
Large mixing bowls
Fine grain strainer

Cooking Directions

1. Wash the ginger root thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities.
2. Cut the ginger into small, 1/8-inch pieces.
3. Place the ginger pieces into an electric blender, filling it about ¾ full at a time.
4. Add ½ cup of water and blend until the ginger forms a smooth pulp.
4. Transfer the ginger pulp to a large mixing bowl and add 1 cup of water.
5. Squeeze the pulp using your clean hands and a fine grain strainer to extract as much juice as possible.
6. If needed, return any remaining pulp to the bowl with additional water and repeat the process to extract all the juice.
7. Combine all the extracted ginger juice in a container.

Your homemade ginger beer is now ready! Enjoy it chilled.
Caution: This drink is potent and may cause a burning sensation in your throat. Dilute it to your taste if necessary.