Ginger Beer (Non-Alcoholic)
A zesty and spicy non-alcoholic beverage, this quick ginger beer brings the invigorating kick of fresh ginger, balanced with sweetness and effervescent bubbles, offering a refreshing and stimulating taste experience.
Prepare ginger syrup base
In a heatproof glass or small bowl, combine 1 inch fresh ginger (thinly sliced or grated) and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) hot water. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar or honey until dissolved. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes to infuse the ginger flavor.
💡 Tips:
- •Grating the ginger will give a stronger, spicier ginger kick. Adjust sweetener to your preference.
Strain and add lime juice
Strain the ginger mixture through a small fine-mesh sieve directly into your serving glass, pressing gently on the ginger solids to extract all liquid. Discard the ginger. Add 0.5 ounce (15 ml) fresh lime juice to the strained ginger liquid.
💡 Tips:
- •Make sure to press the ginger well to get the full flavor. Fresh lime juice brightens the drink.
Add ice and sparkling water
Fill the glass with 1 serving of ice. Top with 0.75 cup (180 ml) chilled sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently once or twice to combine.
💡 Tips:
- •Pour slowly to preserve the fizziness. Adjust the amount of sparkling water based on your desired strength.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with 1 lime wheel and 1 small ginger slice, if desired. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips:
- •Enjoy immediately for the best fizz and flavor.
- 💡For an extra spicy kick, leave a few small pieces of grated ginger in the glass.
- 💡To make it sweeter, increase the amount of sugar/honey during the steeping phase.
- 💡Add a few muddled mint leaves for a refreshing variation.
- 💡This quick recipe can be easily scaled up to make a small batch of ginger syrup for quicker preparation over several days.
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