This round is on me!
Before I pour you a glass of this homemade ginger beer, can I vent? I promise not to take up too much of your time with “reality talk” I know it’s Friday- Happy Friday by the way!
I had an unwanted visitor pop in this week. I bet this ginger beer you know who I’m talking about. He goes by the name of Murphy’s Law-yeah that SOB! And guess what! He blew out our dryer and put the refrigerator in “DEMO” mode for 48 friggin hours! As a result of his uncanny ability to screw things up, he spoiled our food and left a puddle of water on the floor just for ME to step in at 6 AM! Okay, I’ll stop yelling, but this food spoilage thing pissed me off! I’m yelling again. *relax, relate, release*
I digress. Thanks for listening, I’m good… no really… I’m good.
Moving onto this homemade ginger beer.
It’s soo HOT outside how on earth can it be 80 degrees it’s 9 am?! This is insane! And it’s humid! Phew!
We love ginger beer it’s one of our favorite refreshing drinks to make during high temperatures it’s cold, sweet, delicious with a hint of minty-spice to cool you from the inside out and it’s simple to make.
Step 1: Peel ginger.
Step 2: Add ginger and water to blender- blend for 15-20 seconds.
Step 3: Strain, add sugar and cloves-then refrigerate.
Step 4: Serve deliciously!
Those little brown things you see floating at the top are whole cloves. These babies add a warm, sweet aromatic taste that will evoke a tropical mouthfeel.
TA-DA! Quick and easy.
Inspired by my oh, so SWEET husband back home where he grew up (West Africa) his Mom would make ginger beer for family events and gatherings. He loves it so much; he taught me how to make it so I could carry on with the family tradition. I’m so lucky! 🙂 Between you and me (and whoever else reads this) I love making homemade ginger beer -it’s light, refreshing, serves well with or without alcohol trust me, I’ve tried it both ways. 🙂
Have a glass, my friends, “The Thirst” is REAL. Sip up.
How To Prepare Homemade Ginger Beer
- 1 whole ginger root (preferably large)
- 1½ cups sugar
- 5 cups of cold water
- 2 tablespoons whole cloves
- mint leaves (as many as you want)
- Peel ginger root, place in a blender then pour in water
- Blend at high speed for 15-20 seconds until ginger is finely ground.
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl to collect ginger strands, pressing on ginger strands to extract the juice.
- Pour ginger beer into a pitcher, stir in sugar and whole cloves.
- Chill ginger beer for 30 minutes; allowing cloves to merry with ginger beer (this is when the magic happens)
- Restrain to remove cloves
- Pour over ice with mint leaves. Enjoy!
- If you want to add a little alcohol, add a shot of rum. 🙂 Cheers!
12 Comments
mira
Never thought of making homemade ginger beer, but this looks so refreshing! Pinning!
Tonya
You should try it Mira, I think you’ll like it! Thanks for stopping by!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats
I’m a beer kind of girl but I’ve never tried it with ginger! I’m intrigued. Here’s to keeping Murphy’s Law to the curb!
Tonya
Ha! Kicked out-bags on the curb. Thanks Julie!
David @ Spiced
How easy is this recipe! I’ve never made my own ginger beer, but I totally need to give this a shot. But can we talk about Murphy’s Law for a bit? Let’s kick him to the curb and then toast our victory with a glass of this ginger beer! I love it!
Tonya
Cheers! I’ll drink to that! Thanks David! 🙂
Aida@TheCraftingFoodie
Tonya,
I’m so sorry to hear that you had such a terrible week! The food spoilage issue is so darn frustrating. Just throwing out what once was perfectly good food is a HUGE pet peeve. This ginger beer sounds so refreshing and easy. My kinda drink!
Tori@Gringalicious.com
This looks like a great thirst quencher for summer!
Zainab
Oh this brings me back to good ole Salone days!! Ginger beer is always present at any celebration. I love making it at home too. So easy here especially with the blender. And yes the cloves are a must!!! You are the best for sharing this. Now I need to go make a batch to keep in the fridge.
Tonya
I live vicariously through my husband’s Salone memories. 🙂 One day I’ll experience it for myself! Thanks Zainab! 🙂
Christopher Box
I love ginger beer! How easy! I am gonna make this weekend. I have to admit that I will be adding a little vodka to make a Moscow Mule. : ) I have a ginger obsession!
Tonya
Moscow Mule! Now you’re talking! 🙂