| 1 | "many variations of homemade ginger beers (soft drinks) are brewed all over subsaharan africa. |
| 2 | Fresh ginger makes a spicy drink, cooling in summer, warming in winter and always refreshing and energizing. |
| 3 | Fruit juices other than the citrus called for below, make interesting variations in its flavour. |
| 4 | When using other juices, i always add the juice of a couple of lemons or limes. |
| 5 | This recipe makes a concentrate that can be diluted with plain or sparkling water." pour the boiling water over the grated ginger root, sugar, cloves and cinnamon in a large nonreactive pot or bowl (enamel, glass or stainless steel). |
| 6 | Cover and set aside in a warm place, in the sun if possible , for at least an hour. |
| 7 | Strain the liquid through a fine sieve or cloth. |
| 8 | Add the juices and water. |
| 9 | Set aside in a warm place for another hour or so. |
| 10 | Gently strain the liquid again, taking care not to disturb the sediment at the bottom. |
| 11 | Store in the refrigerator in a large nonreactive container. |
| 12 | A glass gallon jar or jug works well. |
| 13 | Serve warm, chilled or on ice, either as is or diluted with water or sparkling water. |
| 14 | A squeeze of fresh lime juice in each glass of ginger drink is "the cat"s meow". |
| 15 | Makes: 3 quarts of concentrate |
