Ginger Beer II (Africa)
photo by CandyTX
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
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1 gallon
- Serves:
- 16
ingredients
- 16 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and ground to a pulp (a couple of large handfuls)
- 8 cups boiling water
- 1 -2 lime, juice of (can also use pineapple or guava juice)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 8 cups cold water
- 1 cup sugar (to taste)
- ice, to serve
- water (optional) or sparkling water, equal parts to serve (optional)
directions
- Place ginger pulp into a large, heat-proof container that is enameled or made of glass or stainless steel.
- Cover with 8 cups of boiling water. Cover loosely with a cloth and set aside in a warm place.
- After an hour or so, strain the liquid through a cloth, squeezing pulp to extract all the flavor.
- Stir in lime or desired fruit juice, cinnamon stick, half the cloves and 8 cups of cold water.
- Let liquid sit another hour, in the sun if possible. *This allows the starch from the ginger to settle.
- Pour mixture gently through a cloth to strain it, trying not to disturb any sediment at the bottom. Strain again if necessary.
- Stir in remaining cloves and sugar, then transfer the ginger beer to a jar and refrigerate.
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Reviews
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This was pretty good. Tom choose to make this for ZWT4 because it reminded him of what he used to get as a kid (yes, here in Texas). He said it was a little like it, but what he used to get was out of a can, so he's sure this is much better. Both of the kids thought it was good. I LOVED the smell of him making it. Overall, we think it's good - it IS very refreshing though... a definitely "ahhhh!" as you drink it :)
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