Ginger Beer

My favorite summer drink this last three years is Ginger Beer. I just love this hot feeling when it glides down your throat and of course the taste is also great. Bonus: ginger is very healthy! There's only one thing on the downside and that's the amount of sugar added in the store bought version of it. So this week I tried to make my own and it turns out even better than I expected!


What you need

100 grams fresh ginger

1 lemon

75 grams cane sugar

10 cloves

500cc lukewarm water

1 liter soda water

1,5 liter clean (swing-top) bottle 

small funnel




What to do

Grind ginger in a food processor. 

Squeeze lemon

Put all ingredients together in a bowl and let ferment in the fridge for two days

Sieve water above another bowl, pour the water in the bottle with help from the funnel and add the soda water

That's it!

 


 

 

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The Hydrangea Wreath that I made last week of plants from my own garden, was featured by French Ethereal, The Artful Mom, The Cottage Market and Create With Joy! 



Comments

  1. LizSeptember 21, 2020 at 9:06 PM

    Thanks, Marilyn!

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  2. Jenn The Everyday FarmhouseSeptember 22, 2020 at 3:51 AM

    This sounds so refreshing! Thank you for sharing at Embracing Home and Family!

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    1. LizSeptember 22, 2020 at 10:32 PM

      I think it is! But because of the ginger also a great drink for winter.

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  3. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloSeptember 22, 2020 at 8:25 PM

    I have never heard of a ginger beer but it does look refreshing and I'm sure delicious. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty

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    1. LizSeptember 22, 2020 at 10:34 PM

      I think this drink has its origin in the Caribbean.

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  4. RosieSeptember 22, 2020 at 9:40 PM

    One of the most refreshing drinks ever. Great recipe - nothing like making your own x #AnythingGoes

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  5. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!September 23, 2020 at 4:40 AM

    Hello, this is one of my favorites for Encouraging Hearts and Home, this week! Stop by and say hello, and this post has been pinned!

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    1. LizSeptember 23, 2020 at 7:42 AM

      Thank you, Melynda! I really appreciate that!

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  6. Kristin White Arrows HomeSeptember 29, 2020 at 5:41 AM

    How amazing! I had never thought to make it myself! Thanks for the recipe and for sharing at Charming Homes & Gardens!

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