Ginger beer

Ginger beer is a truly classic thirst-quencher, have a go at making your own homemade version.

Serves: 6

Preparation time:  30 minutes

Cooling time: 1 hour (chilling)

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You will need

  • 3 unwaxed lemons, finely grated zest and juice
  • ½ tablespoon clear honey by Sainsbury's
  • 150g fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
  • 115g Sainsbury's Fairtrade caster sugar
  • 1.5 litres Sainsbury's soda water
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Recipe Information

Step by step guide to making Ginger beer

  1. In a large jug, mix the grated lemon zest and juice with the honey, grated ginger and caster sugar.
  2. Pour in 150ml of the soda water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes.
  3. Top up with the remaining soda water. Using a fine sieve or a piece of muslin, strain the mixture into another large jug, discarding the zest and ginger pulp.
  4. Either decant the ginger beer into small bottles if taking on a picnic, or just leave in the jug (covered with clingfilm), and chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving with ice.

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Nutritional information for Ginger beer

Nutritional information for Ginger beer

Nutrition type per serving
Calories 105 kcal
Total Fat 0.2g
Saturated Fat 0.01g
Salt 0.125g
Sugar 23.0g

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