Homemade Mocktail Ginger Beer Non Alcoholic
A naturally carbonated, spiced ginger beer mocktail combining fresh ginger, citrus, and sparkling water for a refreshing, alcohol-free beverage that rivals store-bought versions.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsliced fresh ginger root (or 1/4 cup grated)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup water (adjust for potency)
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 4 cups chilled sparkling water (or plain water blended after carbonation)
- Lime wedges and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Grate or thinly slice fresh ginger root
- Combine ginger, sugar, lime juice, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan
- Simmer over medium heat 5-10 minutes (do not let sugar scorch)
- Strain mixture into a sterilized bottle
- Add cream of tartar and baking soda
- Top up bottle with 2 cups of remaining water (activate carbonation)
- Chill completely 2-4 hours
- Before serving, top up with sparkling water and add garnishes
Notes
Use sterilized bottles for best carbonation
can substitute maple syrup for sugar
carbonation takes 2-4 hours - avoid refrigerating before bubbles form
store chilled for up to 72 hours
shake briefly before each use
can substitute maple syrup for sugar
carbonation takes 2-4 hours - avoid refrigerating before bubbles form
store chilled for up to 72 hours
shake briefly before each use
Nutrition
Serving: 12g | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g