How to Make Your Own Ginger Beer

• Ingredients:
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
• Instructions:
  1. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add grated ginger and lemon juice to the sugar water. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the ginger solids.
  4. Transfer the liquid to a clean glass bottle or jar. Add the active dry yeast and stir gently.
  5. Seal the bottle or jar tightly and let it sit at room temperature for 1-2 days to ferment. Check for carbonation by lightly squeezing the bottle or jar; it should feel firm.
  6. Once carbonated, refrigerate the ginger beer to stop the fermentation process. Serve chilled over ice, optionally garnished with a slice of lemon or lime.

Moscow Mule (Alcoholic):

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 4 oz ginger beer
  • Lime wedge, for garnish
• Instructions:
  1. Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour vodka and lime juice over the ice.
  3. Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 4 oz ginger beer
  • Lime wedge, for garnish
• Instructions:
  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour dark rum over the ice.
  3. Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

These recipes should give you a good starting point to enjoy the refreshing flavor of ginger beer, whether you prefer it non-alcoholic or as part of a cocktail. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and proportions according to your taste preferences! Of course, you can always skip these steps and use Moonglade Brews Ginger Beer!