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Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 c -Boiling water
1 c Ginger root -- fresh, peeled &
-grated
1 c Sugar
2 ts Cloves, whole
4 Cinnamon sticks
1/2 c Lime juice -- fresh or lemon
-juice
1 c Orange orange
8 c -Cool water
"Many variations of homemade ginger beers (soft
drinks) are brewed all over subSaharan Africa. Fresh
ginger makes a spicy drink, cooling in summer, warming
in winter and always refreshing and energizing. Fruit
juices other than the citrus called for below, make
interesting variations in its flavour. When using
other juices, I always add the juice of a couple of
lemons or limes. This recipe makes a concentrate that
can be diluted with plain or sparkling water."
Pour the boiling water over the grated ginger root,
sugar, cloves and cinnamon in a large nonreactive pot
or bowl (enamel, glass or stainless steel). Cover and
set aside in a warm place, in the sun if possible ,
for at least an hour. Strain the liquid through a fine
sieve or cloth. Add the juices and water. Set aside in
a warm place for another hour or so. Gently strain the
liquid again, taking care not to disturb the sediment
at the bottom. Store in the refrigerator in a large
nonreactive container. A glass gallon jar or jug works
well. Serve warm, chilled or on ice, either as is or
diluted with water or sparkling water. A squeeze of
fresh lime juice in each glass of ginger drink is "the
cat's meow".
MAKES: 3 QUARTS OF CONCENTRATE SOURCE:_Sundays at
Moosewood_ by the Moosewood Collective
