Traditional Grenadian Ginger Beer | @SpiceIslandCooking473

fresh ginger

🥗Healthier: ginger powder

💰Cheaper: ginger ale

Ginger powder is more accessible and less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor while reducing refined sugar.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice provides acidity at a lower cost.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking soda

Sourdough starter can be a natural leavening alternative.

Peel and chop fresh ginger into small pieces.

Combine ginger, sugar, and water in a large pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Add lime juice, yeast, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the cooled mixture.

Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Cover the pot with a clean cloth and let it ferment for 24-48 hours at room temperature.

After fermentation, strain the mixture through a fine sieve into clean bottles.

Seal the bottles tightly and refrigerate to stop fermentation.

Serve chilled over ice, garnished with lime slices.

Cooking Techniques

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