Ginger beer

The root of ginger is not only a well-known aphrodisiac, a useful spice, but also a cure for many diseases. It is no secret to anyone that ginger tinctures and teas support the body's immune system and are excellent preventive agents for various ailments. By the way, there is another interesting variant of using this South Asian plant. For lovers of stronger offer a recipe for homemade ginger beer . The drink was first cooked in the middle of the 18th century in England, and it is still popular in many countries of the world. According to the English classic recipe, ginger beer is considered to be slightly alcoholic. Its varieties contain up to 11% alcohol. We offer 2 variants of an unusual drink: alcoholic and similar to it non-alcoholic ginger ale. Use in reasonable quantities!

Non-alcoholic ginger ale

Ingredients

  • root of ginger (2-2.5 cm)
  • 2 tbsp. l. Sahara
  • 1 lemon
  • 2-3 leaves of mint
  • 1-1.5 liters of mineral water

Preparation

  • Grind the root of the ginger and mix it with the sugar.
  • Add the juice squeezed out of lemon and mix thoroughly.
  • Fill the mixture with cold sparkling water. Leave it for 5 minutes.
  • Strain the beverage through gauze, add mint and a few slices of lemon.
  • Alcoholic ginger beer

    Ingredients

    • 25 g of crushed ginger
    • 400 g of sugar
    • 150 ml of white wine
    • 4 liters of water
    • 15 g dry yeast

    Preparation

  • Mix ginger with sugar and wine, pour boiling hot water and allow to cool to 30 C.
  • Add the dry yeast.
  • After 2-3 hours, when fermentation becomes noticeable, transfer the ginger beer into a bottle and install a water seal for fermentation on it.
  • After 2 days strain the beer through cheesecloth, pour into bottles, close the stoppers and put them in the refrigerator.
  • Another day of aging in the refrigerator – and alcoholic ginger beer is ready.
  • In fact, the process of making ginger beer is rather laborious, but these options are specially simplified for home cooking. The very same drink improves digestion and blood circulation. They also use it to prevent cancer! Hasten to try a miracle beer, but before that tell about it to your friends.