Title: Ginger Beer #2
Categories: Beverages
Yield: 1 Quart

1		Jar or bottle larger than 32 ounces that can be tightly seal
1		Large piece of ginger root
		(1 ounce or more) that can be peeled and crushed
1/3	c	Lime juice
		Peel of 3 small limes or 1 lemon
1/2	c	Sugar
3 3/4	c	Boiling water
1/4	ts	Yeast
1/4	c	Lukewarm water

Combine the crushed ginger, lime peel, juice and sugar in the jar. Pour in the boiling water. Cover loosely and let cool to room temperature. Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and add to the mixture. Seal the jar as tightly as possible and let stand at room temperature overnight.

Chill, strain and serve.

Source: "The Best of People and Food", Recipes by Cruising Sailors for Cruising Sailors from the Seven Seas Press

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