Fresh Ginger Beer

If you like ginger ale, you'll love this tangy beverage. Add your favorite rum to create a memorable cocktail. If you can't find superfine sugar, place granulated sugar in a blender, and process until fine. You can find bottled ground fresh ginger in the produce section of the supermarket.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

• 2  cups  cold water
• 1  cup  fresh lime juice
• 4  teaspoons  bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
• 3/4  cup  superfine sugar
• 3  cups  sparkling water
• Lime slices (optional)

Preparation

Combine water, juice, and ginger in a blender; process until blended.

Line a strainer with cheesecloth. Strain mixture over a pitcher; discard solids. Add sugar to pitcher; stir until dissolved.

Add sparkling water just before serving. Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

81 (0.0% from fat)

Fat:

0.0g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)

Protein:

0.1g

Carbohydrate:

21.5g

Fiber:

0.1g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.0mg

Sodium:

3mg

Calcium:

21mg