Jamaican Ginger Beer

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Remove 1/2 cup of the boiling water and set aside to cool to lukewarm.
  2. Combine remaining boiling water, 2 cups sugar, ginger, honey, and lime juice in a large plastic container.
  3. Mix the 1/2 cup lukewarm water, 1 cup sugar, and yeast together in a separate bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy paste, about 5 minutes; stir into ginger mixture. Cover container and let sit for 3 days. Skim foam from top, strain liquid, and pour ginger beer into clean storage containers; chill.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

247 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 0.7g 1% DV
Carbs 56.6g 21% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 46.3g 93% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1094.5mg 48% DV
Potassium 583.8mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2% DV
Calcium 42.3mg 3% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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