Homemade Ginger Beer
Effortlessly refreshing with a zesty kick, this Homemade Ginger Beer recipe is a delightful blend of vibrant ginger, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness, brought to life with natural fermentation. Perfect as a standalone thirst-quencher or a mixer for cocktails, this recipe uses fresh ginger root to create an aromatic syrup that’s combined with water, lemon juice, and yeast for a bubbly, homemade soda experience. Ready in just a few steps, this ginger beer offers customizable carbonation, making it ideal for soft drink lovers and home brewers alike. Serve over ice with a citrus garnish to elevate any occasion. With keywords like “homemade ginger beer,” “fresh ginger soda,” and “easy ginger drink recipe,” this is your gateway to crafting a vibrant and fizzy treat right in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Fresh ginger root
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1500 milliliters Water
- 100 milliliters Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
Instructions
Peel and grate the fresh ginger root using a microplane or the fine side of a box grater.
In a medium saucepan, combine the grated ginger, granulated sugar, and 500 milliliters of water.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to create a ginger syrup.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, strain the ginger syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or a pitcher, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the ginger solids.
Add the remaining 1000 milliliters of water and the lemon juice to the ginger syrup, stirring to combine.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the surface of the ginger-lemon mixture and let it sit for about 5 minutes to hydrate the yeast.
Stir the mixture to fully incorporate the yeast.
Transfer the mixture into clean, sterilized plastic bottles, leaving at least an inch at the top for expansion during fermentation.
Seal the bottles tightly and let them sit at room temperature away from direct sunlight for 24-48 hours, depending on the desired level of carbonation.
Check the bottles periodically to ensure they are not over-carbonated. If they are firm to the touch, refrigerate them immediately to halt fermentation.
Chill the ginger beer thoroughly in the refrigerator before serving.
Serve the ginger beer over ice garnished with slices of lemon or lime as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.2 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 949 mg | 20% | |
*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.
