This is a family recipe supposedly going back in a straight line at least to the Tudors (I'm English). The ingredients and method make it possible - even probable. It goes back at least 5 generations to my certain knowledge.
Provided by SUEB34
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes
Time P14DT30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a sterile 2 quart jar, blend together the yeast, 2 teaspoons of castor sugar, and 2 teaspoons of ground ginger. Stir in the cold water until well blended. Cover with a clean cheesecloth, and let sit in a convenient corner at room temperature where it will be out of the way for the next seven days.
- Every morning for the next seven days, feed the yeast mixture by stirring in 1 teaspoon of castor sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- On the eighth day, give the mixture a good stir, then strain it through a clean tea towel into a large new plastic bucket, bin, or glass carbuoy. Wring all of the liquid out of the cloth, and set aside. You will be dealing with this later.
- Dissolve the white sugar in 5 cups of boiling water by stirring vigorously. Pour the cold water into the bucket with the ginger juice, then stir in the sugar syrup and lemon juice.
- Siphon the mixture into sterile screw top bottles, filling to within 2 inches of the top. Old cleaned out soda bottles will do. Screw on the tops tightly. Store the bottles of ginger beer in a cool dark place where they can remain undisturbed for 7 days. Be very careful upon opening as the beer is very fizzy.
- Go back to the cloth now. The residue looks disgusting! However, lay the towel out flat with the disgusting side up. Use a knife to scrape the stuff to the center, then divide in half, and place each half into a separate sterile jar. Top each jar with 2 cups of cold water, and you are ready to go again. Twice! Begin with step 2 for subsequent batches. Unless you are very thirsty, I suggest you give one of them away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 49.4 g
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Henry Richards
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Michael Harnish
[email protected]This ginger beer has a unique and delicious flavor that is sure to impress your friends and family. It's a great drink to serve at parties or gatherings.
Sardar Ali
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Unknown_Vortex3849_ Ultra
[email protected]Not bad, but I think I'll stick to my regular ginger beer recipe.
Noor Hossain
[email protected]This Tudor recipe is a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. It's a perfect drink to enjoy on a warm summer day.
Sayab Khan
[email protected]Amazing! Will definitely be making this again.
Hope Williams
[email protected]Didn't have the right ingredients, so I had to make some substitutions. Turned out great!
Gfgg Ugff
[email protected]The result was a delicious, refreshing, and slightly spicy ginger beer that was perfect for a summer afternoon. I highly recommend giving this recipe a try!
Jada Fortner
[email protected]Wow! Never thought ginger beer could taste this good. Highly recommend trying this recipe.
Muhammad idrees
[email protected]A bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a delightful and unique beverage. Definitely a conversation starter at parties!
John Kellogg
[email protected]This Tudor recipe for ginger beer transported me back in time! The flavors were so authentic, and the process of making it was a fun historical experience.