West African Ginger Beer
(West Africa and Caribbean)

Ginger beer is a favorite drink in West Africa and the Caribbean.

Ingredients:

2 quarts water 
½ pound fresh ginger, thinly sliced 
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 
1 cup honey 
Ice cubes

Directions

Combine 2 cups of the water with the ginger in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and honey. Let it cool completely.

Strain the ginger mixture into a large pitcher. Add the remaining 1.5 quarts water. Add the ice cubes, and let stand until well chilled. Serve. (You can add a teaspoon of run per glass if you prefer to the drink before serving.)

Yield: 2.5 quarts (10 servings)

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