Homemade Ginger Beer (Non Alcoholic, Ready in an Hour)
A sharp, fiery ginger syrup topped up with fizzy water. Ready the same day, no waiting for fermenting.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 148kcal
- 37.5gcarbs
- 35.3gof which sugars
- 0.1gfat
- 0gsaturates
- 0.5gprotein
- 0.7gfibre
- 0.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the grated ginger, sugar and water in a pan. Bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Simmer for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and leave to steep for 30 minutes. The longer it sits, the hotter it gets.
30 min - 3
Strain through a fine sieve into a jug, pressing the ginger. Stir in the lemon juice.
- 4
Chill the syrup for at least 20 minutes. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
20 min - 5
To serve, fill glasses with ice, pour in about 80 ml of syrup each and top up with sparkling water. Add more syrup if you like it stronger.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
