{"product_id":"riddles-smooth-ginger-essence","title":"Riddles Smooth Ginger Essence – 125ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRiddles Smooth Essence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiddles Smooth Ginger Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional-style ginger extract used to make mellow, easy-drinking ginger wine or cordial at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 125ml bottle is enough to produce around 3 litres of ginger wine when mixed with sugar and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour is warm and gingery, but without the fiery heat of the Flaming Hot version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those who want classic ginger flavour without too much spice, or for mixing with other flavourings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makes approx. 3L of ginger wine or cordial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft ginger warmth, rounded and smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine, cordial, beer flavouring, cocktails, cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreservative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potassium sorbate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ginger wine or cordial:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve 1?kg sugar in ~2.3?L of boiling water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove from heat and stir in 1 bottle of \u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Ginger Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet cool before bottling or fermenting if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use in spirits or beer, add gradually after fermentation to dial in preferred intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the Difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth\u003c\/strong\u003e is the gentler version of the Riddles ginger extract range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it still delivers solid ginger flavour, the heat is far more restrained than the \u003cem\u003eFlaming Hot\u003c\/em\u003e version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest choice for lighter drinks, lower ABV wines, or anyone sensitive to spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a refreshing ginger ale or summer cordial, use this essence with lemon or citrus additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd carbonation for a simple homemade soft drink or base for mixed drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor wine fermentation, consider adding this post-primary to retain a clean, fresh ginger aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Youngs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626856837463,"sku":"2655","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5947.jpg?v=1769258317","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/riddles-smooth-ginger-essence","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}