Jamaican Ginger Beer | (Non-Alcoholic Version) | Cook With Charla

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

fresh ginger

🥗Healthier: ginger powder

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Dried ginger is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Grate fresh ginger using a box grater on the medium holes.

If grating is difficult, blend the whole ginger with a small amount of water in a blender or food processor.

Add a saucepan to the stove and add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and optional brown rice.

Add the grated ginger to the saucepan.

Simmer the ginger mixture on low to medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Squeeze lime juice into the mixture.

If using granulated sugar, add it now to dissolve in the warm mixture; otherwise, hold off on sweetener.

Leave the mixture to seep for a few hours up to a week for stronger flavor.

Strain the juice from the ginger pulp after the seeping period.

Add sweetener to the strained juice before serving.

Add vanilla extract and any additional ingredients like more water or rum to taste.

Refrigerate until cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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