Small Batch Ginger Beer Serves: 4 Share Share on Facebook Tweet Tweet on Twitter Pin it Pin on Pinterest Print This Page Ingredients Fresh ginger root enough to make 4 oz. juice 4 cups water 1/2 cup raw sugar or more to taste - beer becomes less sweet as it ferments 1 tablespoon raw honey or molasses 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon yeast either regular active dry or rapid rise 1 container with enough space for fermentation covered Directions Cut ginger into pieces to fit shoot. Place ginger juice, water, sugar and honey in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let cool to between 105 and 115 and then stir in yeast. Cover but position lid so a tiny bit of air can come in. Let ferment at room temperature for 12 hours or up to a day. Pour into bottles, leaving air space at the top, seal and store in refrigerator to stop fermentation. Drink within 1 week. Delicious as is or used as a cocktail base. Other Recipes You May Like
