A Caribbean beverage dish built on whole ingredients.

Servings: 4
Active time: 20 min
Total time: 48 h

Organic sourcing

Ginger and citrus fruits like lemons and limes can have pesticide residues, so sourcing these organic is advisable to reduce exposure.

Ingredients

• 200 g fresh ginger root
• 2 lemons
• 1 lime
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• to taste ice cubes
• to taste fresh mint leaves

Method

1. Peel and grate the ginger root.
2. Juice the lemons and lime, straining out seeds.
3. Combine grated ginger, citrus juices, and 4 cups of water in a large pot.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
6. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve into a large bowl or pitcher.
7. Add the yeast to the strained liquid, stirring well to dissolve.
8. Transfer to a clean bottle or jar, sealing it tightly.
9. Allow the ginger beer to ferment at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, checking carbonation level every 12 hours.
10. Chill the ginger beer before serving over ice and garnished with fresh mint.

Notes

• Adjust ginger quantity to taste for milder or spicier flavor.
• Store the ginger beer in the refrigerator once it reaches desired carbonation.
• For a sweeter version, consider adding honey or another sweetener.

Source

Paraphrased from the culinary canon by Organic.is editors, 2026. Classic Caribbean recipe. If you'd like a specific source for further reading, ask Tinni (bottom-right) for a book recommendation.