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Ingredients
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Ginger Beer Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ginger
Peel and grate the fresh ginger root finely.
- 2
Create the Sugar Syrup
In a saucepan, combine the grated ginger, granulated sugar, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
After simmering, strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl or pitcher to remove the ginger pieces.
- 4
Add Lemon and Yeast
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and yeast into the strained ginger syrup mixture. Mix well.
- 5
Ferment
Cover the bowl or pitcher with a clean cloth and leave it at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, depending on your desired level of fermentation.
- 6
Bottle the Ginger Beer
Once fermented, carefully pour the ginger beer into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles tightly.
- 7
Refrigerate
Refrigerate the bottles for at least 4 hours before serving. This will stop the fermentation process.
- 8
Serve
Serve the ginger beer chilled. Enjoy it straight or as a mixer in cocktails!
