Ginger Beer

Name: Ginger Beer
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh ginger root, chopped; 6 cups water; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 4 whole cloves

A fiery homemade West African style ginger beverage infused with tart lemon, sweet pineapple juice, and subtle cloves.

30 minEasyServes 6110 cal/serving

West AfricanNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetop and BlenderVeganVegetarianKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 lb fresh ginger root, chopped
6 cups water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup pineapple juice
4 whole cloves

Instructions

1

In a blender, combine 1/2 lb chopped fresh ginger root with 2 cups of 6 cups water and blend until finely puréed.
2

Transfer the purée to a saucepan and add the remaining 6 cups water, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 4 whole cloves.
3

Bring to a boil over medium heat, stir to dissolve 3/4 cup granulated sugar, then remove from heat and steep for 15 minutes.
4

Strain the liquid through fine cheesecloth into a pitcher, discarding the solids.
5

Stir in 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup pineapple juice, then chill thoroughly in the refrigerator before serving.

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Questions

How many calories are in Ginger Beer?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 110 calories, with 1 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 10 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Ginger Beer for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Halved, the ginger drops from 1/2 lb to 1/4 lb; doubled, it is 1 lb. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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