Trinidad's Ginger Beer, Enjoy The Aroma, Relish In The Taste And Refresh In The Burn - So DELICIOUS!!!

In the island of Trinidad we make an aromatic ginger drink that we like to call GINGER BEER. Ginger beer is a Christmas drink in Trinidad. A  fermented brew that not only burns on the way down but also lights up your stomach briefly. It’s a refreshing favourite during the Christmas season but not everyone can handle the burn of a classic ginger beer. Some people like the drink strong, they can’t enjoy the full flavour unless it has a pepper-like aftertaste. Others prefer a light version of the drink, sweet and mildly spicy. Then there are those who want a fermented version of the drink, a version so hot you can feel your chest burn with every sip. 

It is refreshing, spicy yes and a drink that can really hit the spot is made right. One has to be careful because not everyone can make this drink that that would want to coming back for more. Ginger beer on the rocks is so good when sweetened just right and is even better when brewed correctly with that ginger smack at the back of your throat. One has to be careful with the ingredients because if you add too much clove the drink can end up with a sour taste instead of the wanted gingery flavor. Another item that can ruin a good ginger beer is the container used to ferment the ginger beer. Using plastic is a bad idea. The ideal container is one made of glass.

Ginger beer is the traditional drink of Christmas in Trinidad along with red and even sweeter Sorrel drink. However, my favorite is Ginger beer simply because of the burn that accompanies it.

 This is a mouth watering drink and a must try when celebrating a true Trini Christmas. If you live in North America or Europe or wheresoever then you need to give the recipe a try. If you do please remember to come back here and tell us what you did that made your drink so special and yes... Delicious!

·         1 lb. fresh ginger

·         8 cups water

·         1-1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

·         Lime peel

Method

Step 1

Wash and remove the skin from the ginger. Chop the ginger and blend in a little water.

Step 2

Pour into a large pot with the rest of water and leave to soak and ferment for about 24 hours or longer if you want it stronger tasting.

Step 3

When fermented, strain the mixture. Add lime peel to the ginger beer and sweeten to taste. Remove the lime peel, bottle and refrigerate. 

 All that’s left to do is pour the drink in a glass of ice, sit back and enjoy.