Ginger Beer
To make ginger beer, steep grated ginger, pimento, and cinnamon in boiling water overnight. Strain the mixture, sweeten to taste, and refrigerate. Serve chilled over ice for a refreshing and spicy beverage.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs ginger fresh grated
- 12 pimento whole
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 2 gallons water
- 3-4 lbs Sugar granulated
Instructions
- Preparation
- In a deep pot bring two gallons of water to a boil.2 gallons water
- Add freshly grated ginger and 12 whole pimento.3 lbs ginger, 12 pimento, 3 Cinnamon
- Remove from the fire and allow the mixture to steep overnight.
- Strain the ginger mixture into a pitcher, discarding the solids except pimento.
- Sweeten to taste.3-4 lbs Sugar
- Pour mixture in bottles and refrigerate.
- Serve with ice.
Notes
Cheeers!