Liberian Ginger Beer

Name: Liberian Ginger Beer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Liberian
Ingredients: 500g fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 2 limes, juiced; 1.5 cups sugar; 8 whole cloves; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 litres water; Ice for serving

Ginger Beer (JIN-jah bee-ah)

Spiced Ginger Drink

⏱ Prep Time 30 min + chilling

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

A fiery, refreshing homemade drink of fresh ginger brewed with sugar, lime, and cloves — Liberia's most popular non-alcoholic beverage.

Nutrition & Info

Carbs 22.0g

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

blender large pot sieve bottles

Presentation Guide

Vessel: glass with ice

Garnishes: lime slice, ginger slice

Accompaniments: kanyah, chin chin

Ingredients

500g fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
2 limes, juiced
1.5 cups sugar
8 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 litres water
Ice for serving

Instructions

1
Blend ginger with 2 cups water until smooth.
2
Strain through a fine sieve into a large pot, pressing to extract all juice.
3
Add remaining water, sugar, cloves, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil.
4
Simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add lime juice and vanilla.
5
Strain again, cool, and refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice.

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Did You Know?

Liberian ginger beer is so spicy it makes your eyes water — first-time drinkers are often caught by surprise by the intense ginger burn.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

blender
large pot
sieve
bottles

Garnishing

lime slice, ginger slice

Accompaniments

kanyah, chin chin

The Story Behind Liberian Ginger Beer

Ginger beer has been brewed in Liberia for generations, using the abundant local ginger crop. It is the drink of choice at celebrations, church gatherings, and family meals, representing a refreshing alternative that is deeply woven into Liberian social life.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed any occasion, especially hot weather 📜 Origins: West African beverage tradition

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