In The Kitchen... Ginger Beer

I recently decided to start saving money, and my health, by making as many things at home as I possible can instead of purchasing them. This is no easy task, as I have always been completely useless in the kitchen. In fact, DH has always had to do any of the cooking in our household... and I appreciate it immensely! But now that we have little miss in the house, I thought it was time I step up to the plate and contribute in the kitchen. From now on, any meals, baking, beverages, or just anything in general, that I find easy to do - I shall share with you!!

I have started with a simple to make, refreshing and one of my all-time favourite beverages, Ginger Beer. It is simply superb on a hot summer day. This recipe will make a 1L – 1.25L bottle of Ginger Beer (depends on the bottle you use). Also, I encourage you to play around with it as we all different taste buds!!

Ingredients / You Will Need:

-  1 cup finely grated or chopped ginger

-  2 lemons juiced

-  1 cup hot water

-  1 teaspoon brewer’s yeast

-  ½ cup raw sugar

-  1 plastic bottle

-  Jug room temp water

-  Glass bottle / jug

-  Cheesecloth

Process:

1.       Pour the sugar in bottle, along with the hot water to dissolve.

2.       Add grated ginger, and lemon juice to bottle.

3.       Shake vigorously, and then leave to sit for approximately 1 hour.

4.       Add brewer’s yeast, and then fill the bottle with room temp water – ensuring to leave enough space at the top (I generally stop when the top starts to get small again)

5.       Shake bottle to mix up ingredients.

6.       Leave to sit for 24 – 48 hours. The longer you leave it the more intense the flavouring will be.

7.       Pour contents into your desired bottle/jug, using your cheesecloth to sift as you pour.

8.       Pop this bottle/jug in the fridge to cool.

9.       Serve with ice.

10.   Enjoy your refreshing hard work!!

Kind regards,

Chantal xx