Ginger beer recipe: natural, delicious, and healing
From Farmers’ Way
I am using fresh ginger from my garden…..
Ingredients:
7 oz (about 1 1/2 cups) ground ginger
15.2 fl. oz (about 1 3/4 cups) mineral water
8 oz (about 1 cup) sugar (or organic honey as a substitute)
3.9 fl. oz (about 1/2 cup) sparkling water
A few drops of lemon juice
Lemon slices for garnish
Preparation:
- In a saucepan, combine the ground ginger and mineral water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the ginger mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl.
- Add the sugar (or honey) to the ginger liquid and stir until dissolved.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, stir in the sparkling water and a few drops of lemon juice.
- Transfer the ginger beer to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until chilled.
- Serve over ice with lemon slices for garnish. Enjoy your natural, delicious, and healing ginger beer! “