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This is not ginger beer per se, sadly, but I have made this very successful ginger cordial based on a composite of online recipes, which is very refreshing on a hot day with soda water, ice and a wedge of lime. Serving suggestions I haven't tried include making it up with hot water on a cold day, or adding to iced tea or a gin & tonic.
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2 cups powdered glucose (or to taste)
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2 cups water
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1 pce (3 inches) ginger, peeled and chopped
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2 tsp cream of tartar
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zest & juice of 1 lemon or lime (up to 1 cup)
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In a medium saucepan, bring glucose, water, ginger, cream of tartar and zest to a boil, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until glucose has dissolved.
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Add juice and return to the boil.
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Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
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Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bottle. (Cool in the bottle if using glass.) Makes approx. 1½ litres. Keep refrigerated, until ready to use, up to 2 weeks.
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