JAMAICAN GINGER BEER

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My friend from St. Kitts says to skip the yeast to avoid the carbonated alcohol. He laughs at America's fascination with bubbles in their drinks. For Mel Torme I added the 'tiny bubbles'. Add flavors of your choice (vanilla, almond, bay leaves, cloves, allspice, etc.).

Provided by David Ulmer

Categories     Drinks Recipes

Time P3DT15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 quarts boiling water
3 cups white sugar, divided
½ pound ginger root with skin, grated
½ cup honey
½ cup lime juice
1 cup fresh brewers' yeast

Steps:

  • Remove 1/2 cup of the boiling water and set aside to cool to lukewarm.
  • Combine remaining boiling water, 2 cups sugar, ginger, honey, and lime juice in a large plastic container.
  • 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 Facts : Calories 213.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 19.2 mg, Sugar 46.6 g

Aladdin
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This Jamaican ginger beer is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day. It's refreshing, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness.


Mk GAMING
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I've been making this ginger beer for years and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love that it's made with all natural ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Helal Khan
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This ginger beer is amazing! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love that it's not too sweet and has a nice spicy kick. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Rarizad Khan
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I made this ginger beer for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


foysal karisma
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This ginger beer is delicious! It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day. It's refreshing, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Ram Prasad
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I've been making this ginger beer for years and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love that it's made with all natural ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.


Abokorach Giftty
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This ginger beer is amazing! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love that it's not too sweet and has a nice spicy kick. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Tera Ghum
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I made this ginger beer for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


shamar mclaren
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This ginger beer is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love that it's made with all natural ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.


James Beckett
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I've tried many different ginger beer recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too sweet and has a nice spicy kick. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Chimjoa Lee ecxavier
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This Jamaican ginger beer is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day. It's refreshing, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. I made it with fresh ginger and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.