Orange Ginger Beer Recipe

Based on a traditional recipe for ginger beer, I created this drink for the first part of Cura Romana Journey. But it was such a hit that every one (including me) just kept using it even long after the program was over. Sometimes I use only half a liter of water instead of a full liter, then top up just before serving with half a liter of sparkling water. My Orange Ginger Beer keeps for three days in the fridge.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE ORANGE GINGER BEER RECIPE

• 50–100g of fresh ginger root, grated finely—preferably with a ginger grater—depending on how strong a ginger flavor you like.
• 1 liter of spring water (only half a liter if you plan when serving it to add fizzy water)
• Stevia to taste (see below)
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• The juice of 1 large freshly-squeezed orange
• 1 tablespoon of finely-shredded orange zest

HERE’S HOW TO MAKE ORANGE GINGER BEER

Place the grated ginger and the water in a blender or food processor. Add the stevia and the cinnamon and blend. Stir in the orange juice and zest. Put in the refrigerator for 24 hours so the flavors meld. Strain, then chill for another hour. Pour over ice to serve. I use Spoonable Stevia by Stevita or several drops of Wisdom Natural SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia in Lemon Drop flavor which I order direct from iHerb.com who ship ultra-fast worldwide.