Ginger Beer No. 1

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Ginger Beer No. 1

Recipe By : From the radio, British Guyana in early 1960s
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 pound root ginger
10 bottles cold water
1 green lemon
4 pounds (approximate) clear sugar
a few grains of barley

Bruise the ginger but not too much as it makes the drink cloudy. Pour on
the water; add the rind and juice of a fresh green lemon. Cover and leave
over night. The next day, strain, sweeten and bottle adding a few grains of
barley to each bottle. It takes a few days, at least, for the barley to
cause the drink to ferment.

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NOTES : This was the extent of the recipe as given on a radio cooking
program in Georgetown, British Guiana in 1961-62. Formerly a south american
British colony, B.G. is now independent Guyana.