Caribbean Ginger Beer
Experience the vibrant, zesty flavors of the tropics with this refreshing Caribbean Ginger Beer recipe! Crafted with bold, fresh ginger root, aromatic spices like allspice and cloves, and a touch of cinnamon, this homemade ginger beer delivers an irresistible kick. Sweetened naturally with rich brown sugar and brightened with fresh lime juice, it balances warmth and tanginess perfectly. The addition of sparkling water provides that effervescent fizz, making it a perfect non-alcoholic drink for any occasion. Easy to prepare and customizable to your preferred level of sweetness and spice, this ginger beer is a true taste of the Caribbean, ready to be served over ice for ultimate refreshment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams fresh ginger root
- 8 cups water
- 1.5 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 whole berries allspice berries
- 4 whole cloves cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups sparkling water
- 1 optional ice cubes (for serving)
Instructions
Peel and roughly chop the fresh ginger root into small pieces.
Add the ginger and 4 cups of water to a blender. Blend on high speed until the ginger is finely pulverized into a paste-like consistency.
Pour the blended ginger mixture into a large saucepan. Add the remaining 4 cups of water, brown sugar, allspice berries, cloves, and the cinnamon stick.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the ginger beer concentrate cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing down on the ginger pulp to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Stir in the lime juice and vanilla extract until fully combined.
For serving, mix the concentrated ginger beer with sparkling water in a 1:1 ratio (adjust to your desired level of carbonation). Pour over ice cubes if desired.
Store any leftover concentrate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake before using, as natural sediment may form.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 260 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 397.8 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 359.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1902 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
