Ginger Beer

1. 1

   Wash and then grind or grate the ginger, peel and all and place in a large bowl or pitcher.

2. 2

   Juice the limes and add the lime juice, the lime peels, the sugar and the cream of tartar to the ginger.

3. 3

   Pour the boiling water over the ginger mixture and allow to sit for at least two hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has cooled to room temperature.

4. 4

   Making sure the water is at room temperature (if it is too hot, it will kill the yeast), strain the mixture into a large pitcher or jar with a cover.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the yeast over the top of the strained liquid and let it sit uncovered for about five minutes so the yeast softens.

6. 6

   Now stir the mixture, cover it and leave it to sit at room temperature for 24 hours.

7. 7

   Strain again, chill and serve cold.

8. 8

   Note: This is not an overly sweet drink and not one in which you can substitute splenda for the sugar as the yeast feeds on the sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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