Quick Ginger Beer
Effortlessly refreshing and delightfully zesty, this Quick Ginger Beer recipe is your shortcut to a homemade, non-alcoholic beverage bursting with bold flavors. Crafted from fresh ginger, a touch of lemon juice, and bubbly sparkling water, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice in just 15 minutes of prep time. A ginger-infused syrup forms the heart of this drink, offering a robust kick of natural flavor that’s perfectly complemented by the brightness of freshly squeezed lemon. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint for an extra dash of freshness, and watch it become an instant favorite at summer gatherings or as a simple treat for yourself. Ideal for anyone searching for DIY ginger beer recipes, quick homemade drinks, or zesty non-alcoholic beverages, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy as it is satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams fresh ginger
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 500 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 750 milliliters sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 5 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.
In a small saucepan, combine the grated ginger, granulated sugar, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves to create a ginger syrup. Simmer gently for 5-10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the ginger syrup to cool to room temperature. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove the ginger pulp.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled ginger syrup, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water. Stir gently to mix evenly.
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the ginger beer over the ice, and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade quick ginger beer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.6 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 555 mg | 12% | |
*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.
