Jamaican Ginger Beer
A bold alcohol-free Jamaican ginger drink with fresh lime, allspice, cloves, and balanced sweetness.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Large heatproof bowl
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth
- Glass pitcher
Ingredients
Ginger Beer
- 1 lb fresh ginger scrubbed and roughly chopped
- 8 cups water divided
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar or to taste
- 4 medium limes juiced
- 1 tsp whole allspice berries lightly crushed
- 6 whole cloves
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
Instructions
Extract the Ginger:
- Blend ginger with 3 cups of the water until coarsely pulpy. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
- Bring the remaining 5 cups water to a boil. Pour it over the ginger, add allspice and cloves, cover, and steep for 2 hours.
Strain and Sweeten:
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing firmly, then strain again through damp cheesecloth if desired.
- While the liquid is still slightly warm, stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Cool, then stir in lime juice.
Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Taste and adjust with more lime or sugar, then serve over ice.
Notes
- This is a non-fermented ginger beer and contains no alcohol.
- For a gentler drink, dilute each serving with a splash of cold sparkling water.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 1gSodium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32g