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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ginger Base
Peel and grate the fresh ginger root. In a saucepan, combine the grated ginger and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Strain the Ginger Mixture
After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the ginger mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the ginger pulp, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible.
- 3
Mix in Sugar and Lime Juice
While the ginger liquid is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until dissolved. Then add 1 cup of fresh lime juice, mixing well to combine.
- 4
Chill the Ginger Beer Base
Allow the ginger beer base to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.
- 5
Prepare Mint Garnish
While the ginger beer base is chilling, rinse and pat dry the mint leaves. Set aside for garnishing.
- 6
Combine with Club Soda
In a large pitcher, combine the chilled ginger beer base with 4 cups of club soda. Stir gently to combine without losing too much carbonation.
- 7
Serve
Fill glasses with ice, pour the ginger beer over the ice, and garnish with mint leaves and a lime wedge.
