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Homemade ginger beer

This zingy, homemade ginger beer is perfect for those summer get-togethers! - by Better Homes and Gardens
  • 14 Oct 2016
Homemade ginger beer
Benito Martin
Prep: 10 Minutes - Serves 2 x 1.25 L bottles
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Ingredients

• 350g white sugar

• 200ml water

• 3 Tbsp (about 100g) freshly grated ginger

• Extra 4cm piece ginger, thinly sliced

• 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

• Juice of 2 lemons

• 1.8L filtered water (do not use tap water)

• Extra lemon, thinly sliced, to serve

Method

  1. Combine sugar, water and grated ginger in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Cover and set aside for 1 hour to cool. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing mixture to get the most flavour from the ginger.

  2. Divide sliced ginger between 2 clean 1.25L plastic PET bottles with tight-sealing lids. Divide yeast and lemon juice between bottles. Pour equal amounts of ginger syrup and filtered water into each, then secure lids tightly. Shake vigorously for 2 minutes to dissolve yeast, then store in a cool place away from direct light for 3-4 days. Release lid carefully (it will be fizzy) and serve with lemon slices. Refrigerate once opened and consume within 1 week.

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