Ginger beer is a popular Trinidadian beverage that is commonly enjoyed during the Christmas season. Alright folks, are you ready for some Trinidadian Christmas spirit? Because today we’re talking about Ginger Beer – the drink that’s guaranteed to put some fire in your belly and some spice in your life. Now, don’t be fooled by the name – this drink isn’t for the faint-hearted. Ginger Beer is a fermented concoction that packs a punch like a heavyweight boxer.
In fact, it’s so potent that it could probably cure the common cold, or at least make you forget that you have one. But fear not, my friends, because making Ginger Beer is easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy. All you need is some ginger, sugar, water, and a little bit of magic (just kidding, it’s actually yeast). Mix it all up, let it ferment for a few days, and voila! You’ve got yourself a bottle of liquid fire that will make your taste buds dance and your head spin. Just be careful not to drink too much, or else you might find yourself singing carols in the middle of July.
Total Time: 15minutes mins
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh ginger
- 8 cups water
- 1-1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- Lime peel
Instructions
- Wash and remove the skin from the ginger. Chop the ginger and blend in a little water.
- Pour into a large pot with the rest of water and leave to soak and ferment for about 24 hours or longer if you want it stronger tasting.
- When fermented, strain the mixture. Add lime peel to the ginger beer and sweeten to taste. Remove the lime peel, bottle and refrigerate. Serve chilled.
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Ginger Beer
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh ginger
- 8 cups water
- 1-1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- Lime peel
Instructions
- Wash and remove the skin from the ginger. Chop the ginger and blend in a little water.
- Pour into a large pot with the rest of water and leave to soak and ferment for about 24 hours or longer if you want it stronger tasting.
- When fermented, strain the mixture. Add lime peel to the ginger beer and sweeten to taste. Remove the lime peel, bottle and refrigerate. Serve chilled.
