🇸🇷 Surinamese Cuisine

G'njen Foroe

Ginger Beer

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 8
Difficulty Easy

A spicy, refreshing homemade ginger beer brewed from fresh ginger root with lime, sugar, and cloves, served ice cold.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Grate ginger finely and place in a large pitcher. Add cloves and cinnamon stick.
  2. 2 Boil water and pour over the ginger. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Let steep at least four hours or overnight for stronger flavor.
  3. 3 Strain through a fine sieve, pressing the ginger to extract all liquid. Add lime juice and stir well.
  4. 4 Refrigerate until very cold. Serve over crushed ice in tall glasses. Adjust sweetness to taste.

Did You Know?

G'njen foroe is the traditional celebratory drink of Suriname, served at nearly every party and family gathering alongside alcoholic beverages.