NZ Ginger Beer

NZ Ginger Beer is a traditional New Zealand recipe for a classic lightly-fermented ginger beer with lemons, and raisins. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic New Zealand version of: NZ Ginger Beer.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Additional Time:

(+15 days fermenting)

Makes:

20 bottles

Rating:

Tags : Spice Recipes New-zealand Recipes

This is a traditional recipe from New Zealand dating to the 1950s. It comes from a collection of family recipes given to me by a friend, and which I am only just now getting the time to properly redact.

Ingredients:

450g sugar
9l water
4 lemons, sliced
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 packet raisins

Method:

Mix the ginger to a smooth paste with a little water. Add to a pan along with the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and allow to cool. Tip into a sterile bucket and place in a warm spot to stand for 3 days.

Strain and bottle. Leave aside in a cool place for 2 weeks before drinking.