Ginger Beer
Ginger Beer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ginger, chopped
- 4 cups water
- 2 lime or lemon juice, from 2 limes or lemons
- 1/2 cup honey or sugar, of choice
- 1/2 cup active ginger bug
Instructions
- 1
To start, brew a strong ginger tea by combining the 1/2 cup chopped ginger and 4 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Remove the ginger tea from the heat and let it cool completely to room temperature. This will take approximately 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min
- 3
Once the ginger tea has cooled, strain out the ginger solids if desired (optional, but recommended for a smoother drink). Then, add the juice of 2 limes or lemons, 1/2 cup honey or sugar of choice, and 1/2 cup active ginger bug to the cooled tea. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Carefully pour the mixture into a clean swing-top bottle. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for a few days, burping daily by briefly opening the bottle to release pressure, until your desired carbonation is reached. This process can take 2-3 days.
⏱️ 2880 min
- 5
Once carbonated to your liking, chill the ginger beer in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy!
⏱️ 240 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Ginger Beer
- 1/2 cup ginger, chopped
- 4 cups water
- 2 lime or lemon juice, from 2 limes or lemons
- 1/2 cup honey or sugar, of choice
- 1/2 cup active ginger bug
Instructions
- 1
To start, brew a strong ginger tea by combining the 1/2 cup chopped ginger and 4 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Remove the ginger tea from the heat and let it cool completely to room temperature. This will take approximately 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min - 3
Once the ginger tea has cooled, strain out the ginger solids if desired (optional, but recommended for a smoother drink). Then, add the juice of 2 limes or lemons, 1/2 cup honey or sugar of choice, and 1/2 cup active ginger bug to the cooled tea. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Carefully pour the mixture into a clean swing-top bottle. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for a few days, burping daily by briefly opening the bottle to release pressure, until your desired carbonation is reached. This process can take 2-3 days.
⏱️ 2880 min - 5
Once carbonated to your liking, chill the ginger beer in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy!
⏱️ 240 min