Turmeric Ginger Beer

Photo: Renee

Ingredients

Turmeric Ginger Syrup:

2 ounces fresh ginger (about 4 T grated ginger)

1 ounce fresh turmeric (about 2 T grated ginger)

1 zest and juice of lemon

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

6 cardamom pods, crushed

a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup water

Turmeric Ginger Beer:

1 ounce (2 T.) turmeric ginger syrup

a few mint leaves (optional)

1/2 lemon (zest removed)

a strip of lemon zest

6 ounces soda water

Bright& Sunny:

2 ounces Prepare as for ginger beer, but add gold rum

Yield:

8 ounces This recipe makes about of syrup which will give you 8 servings

Preparation

Infuse Syrup: Grate ginger and turmeric. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let spices sit and infuse in the syrup while it is brought up to room temperature.

Strain syrup: I find it easiest to strain the syrup twice– first through a regular strainer, then through a fine-mesh teas strainer. Refrigerated, the syrup will keep for several weeks

Mix: Measure 2 Tablespoons of syrup into an eight ounce glass. Lightly crush the lemon peel and mint leaves with the back of a spoon. Squeeze the juice from one quarter of a lemon into the glass. Top with ice and soda water.

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If you love a good, spicy ginger beer, then look no further. The brewing method is simple-- just make an infused syrup, then mix with sparkling water. And fresh turmeric makes the brew a gorgeous bright yellow!