Jamaican Ginger Beer is an old time favourite refreshing Jamaican beverage, that is rich in flavour and super easy to make. Made from Jamaican ginger and fresh lime juice, you won’t want to buy another in-store Ginger Beer again. It not only tastes good, it’s also good for your health! If you have never made your own ginger beer you need to try it because everyone knows that there’s nothing like a cold glass of homemade Jamaican Ginger Beer!
SIMONE simpson (Editor)
Ginger beer is an old time favourite refreshing Jamaican beverage, that is rich in flavour and super easy to make. Made from Jamaican ginger and fresh lime juice, you won’t want to buy another in-store Ginger Beer again. It not only tastes good, it’s also good for your health! If you have never made your own ginger beer you need to try it because everyone knows that there’s nothing like a cold glass of homemade Jamaican Ginger Beer!
Equipment
- Glass bottles
- Large bowl
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound ginger
- 8 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 10 cups water
- 2 cups Carbonated Water (optional to make the drink fizzy)
- 4 limes
Instructions
- Puree ginger and 3 cups water in blender.
- Pour mixture in a large container with remaining 7 cups of boiling water
- (use 5 cups if you plan to use Carbonated water)
- Let it sit for a day.
- Strain using a fine strainer
- Add 2 cups carbonated water for fizz.
- Add juice of limes
- Add sugar and mix (add more or less sugar based on your taste)
- Served chilled with crushed ice.
