Quick Jamaican Ginger Beer (No Fermentation)

Clean Ginger

• Wash the ginger with baking soda and vinegar, be sure to scrub off any dirt

Boil the Ginger

• Blend half the ginger in a blender.
• Add ginger, water, cloves, cinnamon stick, allspice (pimento berries) , and nutmeg to a large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20–25 minutes until very fragrant.

Sweeten

• Remove from heat and strain if desired. While still hot, stir in sugar until fully dissolved.
• Add lime juice once cooled
• Chill and serve over ice
• Add sparkling water for fizz if desired
• This version is bold, refreshing, and family‑friendly.

Fermentation (Optional)

Cool Completely

• Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before adding yeast. This is important to avoid killing the yeast.
• Stir in yeast and lime juice. Pour into a large glass jar or bottle, leaving space at the top. Cover loosely.

Rest

• Let sit at room temperature for 24–48 hours. Taste after 24 hours—longer fermentation creates more bite and fizz.

Refrigerate

• Once desired flavor is reached, refrigerate to stop fermentation. Serve chilled.