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Ginger Wine

What better to warm up your Christmas or New Year celebrations than a slug of spicy ginger wine?

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INGREDIENTS:

4½ litres water
1400g granulated sugar
juice and zest of 1 lemon
40g fresh ginger, peeled and bruised
1 tsp fresh yeast
110g raisins, chopped
75ml brandy


PREPARATION:
1. In a clean saucepan, bring the water, sugar, lemon zest and bruised ginger to a boil. Then simmer for one hour.

2. Skim off any scum and pour into large bowl. Allow to cool briefly.

3. When tepid, add the yeast, cover with a cloth and leave overnight.

4. Add lemon juice and raisins and pour into a large lidded container. (If using more than one container, distribute the hard ingredients evenly). Place the lid over the container loosely.

5. Stir every day for two weeks.

6. After two weeks, add the brandy. Over a couple of weeks, gradually screw down the lid. Strain and bottle just before serving.

For more information on home-made flavoured alcohol, read Julia Watson's article Make your own boozy Christmas gifts.


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Source: Make your own boozy Christmas gifts Julia Watson

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low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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