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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 servi ngs 415g Recipe makes 6 servi ngs)
Calories 208
Calories from Fat 5		(2%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.6g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 29mg		1%
Potassium 472mg		13%
Total Carbohydrate 52.1g		17%
	Dietary Fiber 1.9g	7%
	Sugars 37.9g
Protein 1.5g		3%
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Quick Ginger Beer

Recipe #265357 | 1 day | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Sharon123
Nov 13, 2007

I adapted the recipe from Bon Appetit (May 2006) and changed it up to add lemon and pineapple juice. I love it! The original recipe did not call for the lemon and pineapple juices, so you may want to try it that way first, but I highly recommend you try them! Oh, at first the drink was quite hot and spicy, but after sitting a short time in the fridge, it was just right! For a demonstration on how to make this recipe, go here: http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=247514

6 -8 servi ngs (change servings and units)

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 lb fresh ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice (or more to taste)
1/4-1/2 cup pineapple juice (to taste)
1 lime, cut in wedges
crushed ice
club soda (optional)

Directions

1
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2
Finely chop ginger in a food processor. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl; add boiling water and stir to blend. Cover loosely with foil. Let the ginger mixture stand at cool room temperature 24 hours.
3
Strain ginger liquid into large pitcher; discard the solids in a strainer.
4
Add brown sugar to liquid and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice and pineapple juice.
5
Fill glasses with crushed ice and pour ginger beer over ice. If you like, add a little club soda. Serve with lime wedge to squeeze over. Enjoy!

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From: Vseward (Chef~V)

On Feb 11, 2008

I made this sometime ago and my review somehow fell thru the cracks! I have since made it severall times! It's so different and delicious. Thanks Sharon for sharing another great one. I shared with my friends and they have all requested the recipe! Great unique, and definitely worthy! Cheers ~V (Made for 1-2-3)

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From: cookiedog

On Feb 1, 2008

I've never had ginger beer before and what a surprise. I first tasted it plain and I really liked it. Then added the lemon, pineapple juice and club soda and love it even more. It's spicy enough to make your throat and lips tingle. I think it would be soothing for an upset stomach as well. Thank you for the introduction to something new Sharon!

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From: Engrossed

On Dec 24, 2007

This is GREAT! I didn't bother to peel my ginger. I subbed 1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend and 1/4 cup Splenda Granular for the brown sugar. I agree the pineapple juice makes it extra special. This ended up with a milder ginger flavor. Freddy Cat says thanks for posting another great ginger recipe! Made for the Holiday tag game.

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From: Aaliyah&Aaron's mum

On May 28, 2008

LOVED it! I don't think I've ever had ginger beer before (can't remember), DH has and he said this tastes MUCH MUCH BETTER than the store bought stuff! I had to cut the recipe in half since the local shop didn't have much ginger!!! I added in the lemon juice but didn't bother with the pineapple juice and I mixed it with club soda. Very refreshing! Thank you, Sharon123, for sharing this wonderful recipe. I definitely will be making this again!

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