South African Ginger Beer

Ingredients

• 200 grams White Sugar
• 8 Cups Water
• 2-3 Teaspoons Ground Ginger
• 75 grams Grated Ginger
• ¼ Teaspoons Tartaric acid

Directions

1. 1Heat the sugar and 1⁄2 cup water in a saucepan, stirring continually until the sugar has dissolved without coming to a boil.
2. 2Add ginger, tartaric acid and bring to a simmer.
3. 3Simmer for 7 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
4. 4Mix the syrup with the remaining water and transfer to a 2 litre container or bottle
5. 5Place in a warm place for two days, and open the bottle every 12 hours to allow some gas to escape.
6. 6Once fermented, strain and chill drink. Serve with ice.