How to Make Ginger Beer The Victorian Way

Buy your copy of our Victorian Way cookery book here: Mrs Crocombe s recipe for Ginger Beer was copied from The Field newspaper, a field sports magazine first published in 1853 and still going today. Made by soaking ginger, lemon, bread and yeast in water, this Victorian ginger beer is a little insipid for modern tastes and far from the sweet varieties we enjoy in tin cans today. But with the addition of a sweetener such as honey or a dash of sweet whiskey, this is a beautifully light and refreshing summer drink. Special thanks to Louise and the gardening team for preparing the flowers in this video from the gardens at Audley End House. Plan your visit today: