Quick Ginger Beer

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 lb fresh ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup pineapple juice (to taste)
  • 1 lime, cut in wedges
  • crushed ice
  • club soda (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
  2. Finely chop ginger in a food processor. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl; add boiling water and stir to blend. Cover loosely with foil. Let the ginger mixture stand at cool room temperature 24 hours.
  3. Strain ginger liquid into large pitcher; discard the solids in a strainer.
  4. Add brown sugar to liquid and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice and pineapple juice.
  5. Fill glasses with crushed ice and pour ginger beer over ice. If you like, add a little club soda. Serve with lime wedge to squeeze over. Enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

278 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 7.6g 10% DV
Carbs 51.5g 19% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 31g 62% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 45.5mg 2% DV
Potassium 519.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 14mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 84mg 6% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV

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

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