A fiery, refreshing homemade ginger drink brewed with fresh ginger root, lime, sugar, and cloves, served ice-cold as Sierra Leone's favorite non-alcoholic beverage.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: tall glass with ice
Garnishes: lime wheel, ginger slice
Accompaniments: any meal, snacks
Instructions
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1
Blend ginger with 2 cups of water until very smooth.
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2
Strain through fine cloth, squeezing out all juice.
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3
Boil remaining water with cloves for 5 minutes. Cool completely.
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4
Combine ginger juice, cooled clove water, sugar, lime juice, and cream of tartar.
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5
Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
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6
Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. Serve over ice.
Did You Know?
Sierra Leonean ginger beer is so potent that newcomers often cough on their first sip — locals consider this a badge of honor.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- blender
- large pot
- strainer
- bottles
Garnishing
lime wheel, ginger slice
Accompaniments
any meal, snacks
The Story Behind Ginger Beer
Ginger beer came to Sierra Leone through British colonial influence but was quickly adopted and intensified with the local preference for powerful ginger. It became the default celebration drink and is essential during Ramadan, Christmas, and weddings.
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