New ways with ginger

(Spiced ruby cocktail - see recipe below)

Don't you love a good success story?

Almost by accident, it all started with some raw ginger pieces that found their way to Buderim, in Queensland, Australia many, many years ago. They thrived in the rich volcanic soil, the high rainfall and humidity. When the Second World War cut ginger supply from China, sales of the Buderim produced crop soared.

As a result of this, five Buderim farmers met together in an old blacksmith’s shop and formed The Buderim Ginger Grower’s Co-operative Association Limited. Between them they had capital of 25 pounds, two wooden vats, 14 tons of green ginger and plenty of Australian spirit.

From a small farming community in the pre World War I days, to one of the world’s finest ginger producers, food processors and tourist destinations, Buderim Ginger is a long-standing and proudly successful Australian business. In 1979, an area of nearly nine hectares was leased from the Department of Commercial & Industrial Development and the first stage of a new factory complex commenced. Success was growing just as solidly as their crop and organic company growth saw Buderim Ginger Limited listed on the stock exchange in 1989.

Staying with the chocolate theme for February - just one more time!

By the time the 1990’s had rolled in, Buderim Ginger had earned global recognition for producing the World's Finest Ginger. An impressive feat indeed, the company’s investment in production facilities met the needs of customers in over 17 countries, and continues to do so today.

Try it for yourself:

Spiced Ruby (Virgin) Cocktail

A refreshing summer mocktail that's perfect when lounging by the pool. Makes 1

45 ml ruby grapefruit juice

2 wedges of lime

90 ml or top-up with Buderim Ginger Reduced Sugar Ginger Beer

A thick wedge of ruby grapefruit to garnish

Grab a nice large glass and fill with ice. Squeeze on the fresh lime, add the ruby grapefruit juice and top up with the Buderim ginger reduced sugar ginger beer. Add a thick wedge of ruby grapefruit as garnish.

Helpful Notes: Buderim Ginger uses Reduced Sugar Ginger Beer in this recipe, however you could easily subsitute it for Original Ginger Beer or get adventurous and try some of their other variants including Ginger Beer & Pear or Ginger Beer & Guarana.

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