Ginger Beer

A New Zealand beverage.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• 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

1. For the starter, put sugar in warm water to dissolve. Add yeast and allow to proof.
2. 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.
3. Strain into a 1.5 liter bottle and top up with cool water so it is room temperature.
4. Once yeast has foamed, add to bottle and cap tightly.
5. Mix thoroughly and put in a warm place.
6. Leave the bottle alone until you cannot dent it (12 hours-3 days). Be sure to check regularly.
7. Refrigerate until chilled and open carefully.