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Ginger Beer (Bière de gingembre)

Fizzy, spicy drink made by naturally fermenting ginger with sugar and lime. It is non-alcoholic and very popular as a refreshing drink in the Caribbean.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

114 kcal per serving

Protein
0.6 g
Carbohydrates
26.1 g
of which sugars
25.5 g
Fat
0.5 g
of which saturated fat
0 g
Fiber
1.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Finely grate the ginger and boil it in 500 ml of water for 5 minutes.
  2. Take off the heat, add the sugar and stir until dissolved, then let it cool slightly.
  3. Add the juice of the limes and the rest of the cold water.
  4. Stir in the yeast and let it ferment at room temperature for 24 hours, covered but not airtight.
  5. Strain the liquid into clean bottles and seal them.
  6. Let it rest in the fridge for 1 to 2 days before serving well chilled.

Variations and tips

Version without fermentation. Replace the yeast with sparkling water added just before serving.

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