How to make drinks from a Ginger Bug

1. Classic Ginger Beer

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 cup sugar (can adjust for sweetness)
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup strained active ginger bug liquid

Instructions:

1. Make a ginger syrup by simmering water, ginger, and sugar for 10-15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
2. Add lemon juice, then mix in your ginger bug liquid.
3. Pour into clean bottles, leaving an inch or two of headspace.
4. Seal bottles and ferment for 2–4 days at room temperature, “burping” them daily.
5. Once bubbly, refrigerate and enjoy chilled.

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2. Probiotic Soda (Any Flavour)

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fruit juice or cooled tea (herbal, green, black)
• 1/2 cup sugar (adjust if juice is sweet)
• 1/2 – 2/3 cup strained ginger bug liquid
• Herbs, citrus, or spices for extra flavor (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix sugar into your juice or tea base. Make sure tea is entirely cooled.
2. Stir in the ginger bug liquid. Strain out ginger pieces first.
3. Pour into swing-top bottles, seal, and ferment at room temperature for 2–4 days, burping daily.
4. Transfer to fridge when desired fizz and taste develop.

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3. Naturally Carbonated Ginger Ale

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, chopped
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Juice or zest of 1 lemon/lime (optional)
• 1/2 cup strained ginger bug liquid

Instructions:

1. Make ginger syrup: simmer ginger and sugar in water 10–15 minutes.
2. Add lemon/lime zest or juice, let cool to room temperature.
3. Strain, then add the ginger bug liquid.
4. Seal in bottles, ferment for 2–4 days, burp daily, refrigerate when ready.

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