This lovely ginger drink recipe is a variation on African ginger beer. It is refreshing when served chilled with sparkling water in hot weather; and is a warming brew served piping hot on a chilly day.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups boiling water
- ½ cup peeled and grated fresh ginger root
- ½ cup agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ cup orange or tangerine juice
- 4 cups filtered water
Preparation:
Place ginger, agave, cloves, and cinnamon in a stainless steel, porcelain, or heatproof glass container. Pour boiling water over the spices and let steep for at least one hour.
Add lime, orange, and filtered water; stir and allow the mixture to sit for at least one more hour. Strain the brew through cheesecloth or a very fine sieve, and store in a non-reactive container (preferably glass).
Makes 8 cups
Copyright 2009 by Jen Hoy
