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Ginger Beer Ingredients
Ginger Beer Preparation
1. Prepare the Ginger
Peel the fresh ginger root and chop it finely or grate it to release its juices. Measure out 1 cup of prepared ginger.
2. Create the Ginger Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped ginger and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Add 2 cups of filtered water to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Cool the Syrup
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the ginger syrup to cool down to room temperature. Once cooled, strain out the ginger pieces using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, and set the syrup aside.
4. Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl or pitcher, combine the cooled ginger syrup, remaining 2 cups of filtered water, and 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
5. Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast in a few tablespoons of warm water (not boiling) and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
6. Ferment the Ginger Beer
Add the activated yeast to the ginger mixture and stir gently to combine. Pour the mixture into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top of each bottle for carbonation. Seal the bottles tightly.
7. Let it Ferment
Leave the bottles at room temperature for 24-48 hours to allow fermentation to occur. Check the bottles periodically for carbonation by gently squeezing them; they should feel firm when ready.
8. Refrigerate
Once the desired carbonation is reached, place the bottles in the refrigerator to slow down the fermentation process.
9. Serve
Pour the ginger beer into glasses over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to taste.