Ginger Beer

Name: Ginger Beer
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 1/2 liters
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon dried yeast granules; 1 cup sugar; 2 lemons; 1 tsp- 1 tbsp ground ginger; 1 cup boiling water

Submitted by Scarlett516

"A New Zealand beverage."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 1 1/2 liters

ingredients

Starter
2 tablespoons water
¹⁄₂ teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried yeast granules
For the Ginger Beer
1 cup sugar
2 lemons
1 tsp- 1 tbsp ground ginger
1 cup boiling water

directions

For the starter, put sugar in warm water to dissolve. Add yeast and allow to proof.
Juice the lemons and grate the rinds. Put into a heatproof container with the sugar and ginger and pour in 1 cup boiling water. Allow to steep for 10 minutes.
Strain into a 1.5 liter bottle and top up with cool water so it is room temperature.
Once yeast has foamed, add to bottle and cap tightly.
Mix thoroughly and put in a warm place.
Leave the bottle alone until you cannot dent it (12 hours-3 days). Be sure to check regularly.
Refrigerate until chilled and open carefully.

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Scarlett516

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