25 April 2007

african ginger soft drink

6 cups boiling water
1 cup grated fresh peeled ginger root (yes, 1 cup. that is not a typo)
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup lime or lemon juice
1 cup orange juice (or pineapple, or guava)
8 cups cool water

Pour the boiling water over the grated ginger root, sugar, cloves, and cinnamon in a large pot or bowl. Stir. Cover and let sit in the sun for an hour.

Strain the liquid through a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Add the juices and water. Throw all that grated ginger your worked so hard on into the garbage. Let the mixture sit for another hour. Store in fridge.

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