Ginger beer recipe: natural, delicious, and healing

From Farmers' Way 

I am using fresh ginger from my garden.....

Ingredients:

7 oz (about 1 1/2 cups) ground ginger

15.2 fl. oz (about 1 3/4 cups) mineral water

8 oz (about 1 cup) sugar (or organic honey as a substitute)

3.9 fl. oz (about 1/2 cup) sparkling water

A few drops of lemon juice

Lemon slices for garnish

Preparation:

1. In a saucepan, combine the ground ginger and mineral water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and strain the ginger mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl.

3. Add the sugar (or honey) to the ginger liquid and stir until dissolved.

4. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

5. Once cooled, stir in the sparkling water and a few drops of lemon juice.

6. Transfer the ginger beer to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until chilled.

7. Serve over ice with lemon slices for garnish. Enjoy your natural, delicious, and healing ginger beer! "