Ginger Beer

To accompany the Bajan Style Code and Cou-Cou we had a ginger beer.

Ginger Beer (makes about 2 litres)

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup grated ginger root
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• 12 cups water
• 2 1/4 oz packages active dry yeast
• 2 cups sugar

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine and stir grated ginger root, lime juice, and cream of tartar.

 

2. In a large pot, bring 12 cups water to a boil over high heat.

 

3. Pour hot water over ginger mixture and set aside to cool.

 

4. In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir to make a smooth paste. When ginger mixture is warm, add yeast mixture and stir well.

 

5. Cover bowl and refrigerate from 3-5 days.

 

6. Pour ginger mixture through a strainer with another large bowl underneath to catch the liquid. Add remaining sugar to ginger beer and stir well.