Ginger Beer

A thirst-quenching summer favourite.

Mix the yeast together with a bit of the sugar, to make it liquid. Mix all of the ingredients together in a large container. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. Cover loosely and leave to stand for 24 hours. Strain the ginger beer and pour into bottles and seal. Store the filled bottles in the fridge.

Tip: Do not ferment in glass bottles. Plastic is far safer. Serve with a handful of torn mint leaves and lots of ice for the most thirst-quenching summer’s day drink.

Note:   

 *Fresh yeast in available from most good bakeries.
 *Jamaica Ginger just adds the finishing touch to the taste of good old fashioned ginger beer       and it is obtainable from the chemist.