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Spicy Homemade Ginger Beer

You'll never reach for a pre-made, sugar filled Ginger Beer again! This Spicy Homemade Ginger Beer is super spicy, super effervescent, and super simple! Your favorite spirit is optional. Although this makes one fantastic Moscow Mule cocktail!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/3 cup superfine sugar
  • Soda

Instructions

  • Add sugar to blender or food processor, processing until super fine.
  • Add water, grated ginger, and lime juice. Process until combined.
  • Set a strainer lined with cheese cloth over a mason jar. Pour ginger mixture in to jar. Squeeze cheese cloth to release all liquid.
  • When ready to serve, add 1/2 cup ginger beer concentrate to glass, top with seltzer. Add vodka or bourbon, if preferred. Garnish with lime.

Notes

Original recipe from "The Best of Cooking Light, Everyday Recipes".