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Ginger Beer

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These ginger drinks are much stronger than any ginger ale soda. They can be enjoyed chilled over ice, or diluted with cold water.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup grated ginger root, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp cream of tartar, 12 cups water, 2 1/4 oz packages active dry yeast, 2 cups sugar

Method:

In a large bowl, combine and stir grated ginger root, lime juice, and cream of tartar. In a large pot, bring 12 cups water to a boil over high heat. Pour hot water over ginger mixture and set aside to cool. In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir to make a smooth paste. When ginger mixture is warm, add yeast mixture and stir well. Cover bowl and refrigerate from 3-5 days. Pour ginger mixture through a strainer with another large bowl underneath to catch the liquid. Add remaining sugar to ginger beer and stir well.