West African Ginger Beer

• 2 quarts water
• 1/2 pound fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup honey
• Ice cubes

1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of the water with the ginger, and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.
2. Stir in the lemon juice and honey, and let cool completely.
3. Strain the ginger mixture into a large pitcher, and add the remaining 1 1/2 quarts water.
4. Add the ice cubes, and let stand until well chilled before serving.

water, ginger, lemon juice, honey, cubes

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/west-african-ginger-beer (may not work)