New Zealand Lemon Ginger Beer – a delicious recipe with water, sugar, yeast, sugar, lemons, lemons. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Put first measure of sugar in warm water to dissolve, add yeast and stir.
2
Place in warm place to start working.
3
Finely grate or slice rind from 2 lemons and place in a heatproof container with the 1 cup of sugar and the dried ginger.
4
Pour over 1 cup of boiling water and leave to steep for 10 minutes.
5
Strain into 1.5 L plastic bottle in which the ginger beer will be made.
6
Top up bottle with cool water to near top so that final temp is approximately body temperature.
7
Add yeast to bottle as soon as it shows signs of working, ie. it foams.
8
Cap bottle tightly.
9
Mix thoroughly and put in a warm place.
10
Leave until bottle becomes undentable. Depending on the yeast this can take anything from 12 hours to 3 days, but best to check regularly, as there is a risk of explosion with this!
11
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and open with great care!
245
kcal
Calories
65
g
Carbs
2
g
Protein
CarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons warm water, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon dried yeast granules, 1 cup sugar, and more.
Yes, New Zealand Lemon Ginger Beer falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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