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Jamaican Ginger Beer Recipe. This is an old-time Jamaican recipe that has been past down from generations. Rich is flavour is yet very easy to make!

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Jamaican Ginger Beer

If you have never made your own Jamaican ginger beer, you have to try it. This is a simple and easy to follow Jamaican ginger beer recipe.

Made from Jamaican ginger and fresh lime juice, you won’t want to buy another in store ginger beer.

I will also show you how to add your own fizzy to the drink to make it taste just like the one you buy in store.

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Jamaican Ginger

Jamaican ginger is considered by many to be the best in the world because it is the most aromatic and pungent ginger compared to other ginger.

It is used extensively in many Jamaican cuisines such as Jamaican ginger cake, ginger tea and much more. Use Jamaican ginger for this recipe if you are able to get any.

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Ginger Benefits

Ginger has so many health benefits, it could take a whole post to name them all, but just to mane a few:

  • Immunity: Ginger helps to boots the immune system to ward off and prevent cold and flu
  • Antibiotic: The antibacterial agent in ginger is found to be effective in treating bacterial infections such as gingivitis.
  • Pain relief: Ginger can use to relief pain especially menstrual pain.
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Lime or Lemon?

Lime and lemon are very similar fruits but their taste are slightly different.

Lemon is not as sour as lime and lime have a bitterness to it that lemon doesn’t have.

The recipe uses lime but I won’t say you can not use lemon.

How To Make Jamaican Ginger Beer

You will be surprised how easy it is to make ginger beer.

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Get the amount of ginger you want, remove the skin, which is not a given, add it to a blender and puree.

Pour it into a container and add boiling water to it and leave it to steep overnight.

After you soak the ginger beer overnight, strain it add the fresh lime juice and sweeten with sugar.

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Make It Fizzy

Just like the ginger beer pop you by in store, you can get your homemade ginger beer to fizzy just by using carbonated water.

You would reduce the amount of boiling water you add to the pureed ginger and make it up with fizzy water when you are adding the sugar and lime.

It’s that simple.

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The best Jamaican ginger beer recipe

This Jamaican ginger beer recipe is easy to follow and the end result is refreshing and tasty.

4.78 from 22 votes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: Jamaican ginger beer

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 128kcal

Author: Lesa

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Jamaican ginger
  • 4 Limes
  • 10 Cups Water
  • Carbonated water (optional) to give the drink that fizzy
  • Sugar To sweeten

Instructions

Notes

Sometime white rum is added the Jamaican ginger beer to make it an alcoholic beverage.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

The best Jamaican ginger beer recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

128

% Daily Value*

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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18 Comments

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    Shannon

    September 28, 2019 at 9:34 pm ·Reply

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    If I am letting the ginger beer steep overnight, should I keep it in the refrigerator?
    Thanks!

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      Lesa

      November 20, 2019 at 9:51 pm ·Reply

      Yes is is best to keep it in the refrigerator.

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    Mr. M. Rasool

    March 1, 2020 at 9:09 pm ·Reply

    Greetings,
    How do I keep ginger beer from getting thick?

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      Lesa

      March 19, 2020 at 11:21 pm ·Reply

      Hey Mr. M. Rasool, Not sure what you mean because I have never had that issue. If you follow the recipe correctly the ginger beer shouldn’t get thick

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    Valerie

    June 27, 2020 at 5:44 pm ·Reply

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    Hi Khaydean
    Allergic to lemons, limes, and bergamots. Not allergic to citric acid.
    Can the ginger bear be made without lime?
    Any suggestions?

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    Monique

    August 12, 2020 at 7:39 pm ·Reply

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    Excellente recette fidèle à mes souvenirs lors de mon séjour en Jamaique pendant 4 années. Tellement heureuse de la retrouver. Je ne me rappelais plus des proportions qui sont parfaites dans cette recette.

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    Martin Rae

    August 19, 2020 at 5:36 pm ·Reply

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    This is a fairly basic recipe. You’ll find several versions of ginger beer recipe as you go around different Countries/Islands in the Caribbean, from Guyana on the mainland South American continent to the islands of Trinidad, Barbados, Jamaica, St Lucia, Grenada, Antigua etc etc….My personal preference is little more sophisticated than this. I like the versions with cinnamon, cloves, and even a dash of angostura bitters(from Trinidad). Although, a little biased, the Guyanese and Trinidad versions of ginger beer takes the crown. Nevertheless, you can’t go wrong with this recipe for starters.

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    Michiel Goossens

    October 19, 2020 at 8:18 am ·Reply

    I always thought ginger beer was a fermented beverage?

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    Rachell

    December 27, 2020 at 9:04 pm ·Reply

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    Delicious! Made it for our Caribbean Christmas meal. Thanks for sharing.

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      Lesa

      December 28, 2020 at 12:51 pm ·Reply

      You are welcome Rachell. Thanks for trying the recipe.

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    Tomas

    December 19, 2021 at 8:11 am ·Reply

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    Lovely, tastes is excellent also you can regulatesugar unlike commercial bought that have a humongous amount of sugar, I am diabetic (type). You can use stevia as a sweeter

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    Keshia

    December 27, 2021 at 3:01 pm ·Reply

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    What is the difference between ginger beer and ginger tea. Besides adding lime it seems like ginger tea and ginger beer are the same thing.

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    Tami

    January 12, 2022 at 9:35 am ·Reply

    Hey, how long will it keep for?
    Thanks

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    sandra

    February 5, 2022 at 6:54 pm ·Reply

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    I made this recipe with lemons, I didn’t have limes. This is absolutely delicious!!! This is my go to recipe! Next time I will use limes and honey! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!!

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    Michael Smith

    October 25, 2022 at 4:34 am ·Reply

    How much rum would you suggest to add. I dont want to make it to strong.

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    James

    February 5, 2024 at 5:25 am ·Reply

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    It’s crazy to me how much this tastes like an alcoholic beverage… Not bad, all of the flavor none of the liver damage. 😂

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      Lesa

      February 6, 2024 at 2:28 am ·Reply

      lol, you’re so right James. Thanks for stopping by!

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    JBF

    February 25, 2024 at 5:24 pm ·Reply

    Hi Lesa,
    I made this recipe last evening and allowed it to steep overnight. I noticed a gelatinous substance at the bottom of the container, when I checked it this morning, which means that the drink thickens as Mr. Rasool discovered. To loosen it up, I used a whisk and added a bit more water and it was fine. It is “blazing hot,” if you use local ginger, but you can add more or less water to taste. Thanks for the recipe.

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Royal Jamaican ginger beer? ›

Royal Jamaican Ginger Beer main ingredients: Two row malt, shredded fresh Yellow and Blue ginger, Cascade hops, Jamaican cane sugar, Royal Jamaican new crop rum.

What is Jamaican ginger beer made of? ›

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb fresh ginger root 8 cups water 1 cinnamon stick 6 cloves 1 tbsp rice 1 or 2 limes (according to taste) 1 lemon ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar (or according to taste) 2 cups sparkling water (more if desired, or use regular water if you completely don't want any fizz) INSTRUCTIONS: 1.

Is Jamaican ginger beer good for you? ›

Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, and Anti-cancer Properties

Research also suggests ingesting forms of ginger--like ginger beer--helps improve circulation by reducing inflammation.

Does Old Jamaica ginger beer contain real ginger? ›

Ginger Beer Old Jamaica is a non-alcoholic "beer" with a thirst-quenching taste of ginger, spicy and tangy with aphrodisiac properties. It is made with real Jamaican ginger. With its Caribbean-inspired flavours, it is best enjoyed chilled and has an inimitable taste. It is very popular in the UK.

What happened to Royal Jamaican ginger beer? ›

T he Royal Jamaican ginger-flavoured beer is back in production after a three-year hiatus, and in its comeback the owners are aiming for markets both inside and outside Jamaica.

Why is ginger beer so expensive? ›

It is expensive to do it, and ginger juice makes such a big component that to make it it's our highest cost per production beer that we make.

Why is Jamaican ginger beer spicy? ›

Made using extra ginger root oils (and a couple of secrets), our Hot! Hot! Hot! Ginger Beer turns the heat up.

Who makes Old Jamaica ginger beer? ›

It's brewed by Desnoes and Geddes Ltd who also make Red Stripe.

Does ginger beer affect blood pressure? ›

Several studies in both humans and animals have shown that ginger consumption can lower blood pressure levels in certain ways.

Can diabetics drink ginger beer? ›

First, keep in mind that you want to stick to the spice itself. That means processed drinks, like ginger ale and ginger beer, which contain loads of added sugar, are off-limits. These options have the opposite of the desired effect, potentially sending blood sugar levels soaring.

What are the side effects of too much ginger? ›

It can cause mild side effects including heartburn, diarrhea, burping, and general stomach discomfort. Taking higher doses of 5 grams daily increases the risk for side effects. When applied to the skin: Ginger is possibly safe when used short-term. It might cause skin irritation for some people.

Does Jamaican ginger beer have caffeine? ›

Contents: Ingredients: Carbonated water, antioxidant (E330), taurine (0.4%), acidity regulator (E331), aromas (E380), caffeine (0.032%), vitamins (Niacinamide, B6, B12), preservatives (E211), dye (E110, E124).

What does Royal Jamaican ginger beer taste like? ›

This beer uses both blue and yellow ginger, cascade hops and Jamaican sugar cane. The Royal Jamaican is intensely gingery with spicy-hot notes and fruity characteristics of apricot and stone fruit – bright, crisp and not too sweet. Great alone or as a mixer, this beer pairs well with spicy fare.

What is the rating of Royal Jamaican ginger beer? ›

Royal Jamaican Alcoholic Ginger Beer 5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value.

What is Jamaican beer made of? ›

While the beer recipe was originally developed in the United States it is synonymous with Jamaican culture. Its flavour is derived from Pilsen malt, hops, cassava starch, and water.

What is the alcohol in ginger beer? ›

Today, most commercial ginger beers contain no alcohol or less than . 5 percent. Ginger beer's spicy-sweet flavor profile makes it an excellent mixer and it's a key ingredient in classic cocktails. Because it contains no alcohol, ginger beer is also a go-to ingredient for spirit-free drinks.

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