New Ginger Wine Christmas Holiday Ginger Wine
Warm up your holiday celebrations with this bright and spicy New Ginger Wine Christmas Holiday Ginger Wine, a vibrant homemade beverage that’s perfect for adding cheer to your festive table. This aromatic delight is infused with the bold flavors of fresh ginger root, zesty citrus, warm spices like cinnamon and star anise, and the natural sweetness of golden raisins. Simmered to perfection and gently fermented, the recipe creates a beautifully balanced ginger wine that’s both refreshing and comforting. Perfectly customizable, you can fortify it with vodka or brandy for an extra festive kick. Whether served slightly chilled or gently warmed, this holiday drink is a crowd-pleaser that embodies the cozy spirit of Christmas. Try it as a show-stopping addition to seasonal gatherings or as a homemade gift sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Fresh ginger root
- 500 grams Granulated sugar
- 4 whole Lemon
- 2 whole Orange
- 150 grams Golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon Dry yeast
- 3 liters Water
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 4 whole Cloves
- 2 whole Star anise
- 200 ml Vodka or Brandy (optional)
Instructions
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger root. Set it aside.
Wash the lemons and oranges thoroughly. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from 2 lemons and 1 orange, avoiding the bitter white pith. Set the zest aside. Juice all the lemons and oranges and keep the juice ready.
In a large stockpot, add the water, grated ginger, citrus zest, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and golden raisins.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Stir in the sugar until it dissolves completely. Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool to lukewarm (about 37°C or 98°F).
Once cooled, add the citrus juice and sprinkle in the dry yeast. Stir well to activate the yeast.
Transfer the mixture to a sterilized fermentation container, leaving some space at the top to allow for bubbling during fermentation. Cover loosely with a fermentation airlock or a clean cloth secured with a rubber band.
Allow the wine to ferment in a warm, dark place for 7 days. Stir the mixture gently once a day with a sterilized spoon.
After 7 days, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another sterilized container, discarding the solids. If desired, stir in vodka or brandy to fortify the wine.
Seal the container tightly and allow the wine to mature in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks to enhance the flavor.
Once matured, carefully decant the wine into sterilized bottles and seal tightly. Store the bottles in a cool, dark place.
Serve the ginger wine slightly chilled or warmed, garnished with a slice of lemon or orange if desired. Enjoy your festive holiday drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 207 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 739.0 g | 269% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 642.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 640 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3314 mg | 71% | |
*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.
