Homemade Ginger Beer

Homemade Ginger Beer
Homemade Ginger Beer might be just the beverage you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 220 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat each. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Father's Day. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Grate enough ginger using Microplane to measure 3 1/2 tablespoons, then put in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl to collect juice, pressing on solids and then discarding.
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Place funnel in neck of bottle and pour in 3 tablespoons ginger juice (reserve any remaining for another use).
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Add sugar, lemon juice, yeast, and a pinch of salt.
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4
Fill bottle with water, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of space at top.
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Remove funnel and screw cap on tightly. Gently shake bottle to dissolve sugar.
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Let stand at room temperature until plastic feels hard and no longer indents when squeezed, 24 to 36 hours.
7
Chill ginger beer until very cold.
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Ginger beer keeps, chilled, 1 week.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score1
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