Open Drinks South African Ginger Beer
We consider Ginger Beer good only if it slightly burns your throat.
Contributed By: lalawuhanIngredients
- 200 grams White Sugar
- 8 Cups Water
- 2-3 Teaspoons Ground Ginger
- 75 grams Grated Ginger
- ¼ Teaspoons Tartaric acid
Directions
- Heat the sugar and 1⁄2 cup water in a saucepan, stirring continually until the sugar has dissolved without coming to a boil.
- Add ginger, tartaric acid and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 7 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
- Mix the syrup with the remaining water and transfer to a 2 litre container or bottle
- Place in a warm place for two days, and open the bottle every 12 hours to allow some gas to escape.
- Once fermented, strain and chill drink. Serve with ice.
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