Homemade ginger ale

Ingredients:

• 45 g of grated ginger root
• 170 g of sugar
• 7.5 cups of filtered water
• 1/8 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Preparation:

1. Combine ginger, sugar, and 0.5 cups of water in a 2-liter saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 1 hour.
2. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl, pressing down on the mixture to extract as much juice as possible. Cool quickly by placing it in a bowl of ice and stirring, or refrigerate, uncovered, to cool to at least room temperature (68°F-72°F).
3. Using a funnel, pour the syrup into a clean 2-liter plastic bottle and add the yeast, lemon juice, and the remaining 7 cups of water. Close the bottle, shake gently to combine, and let it sit at room temperature for 48 hours. Then open it and check the carbonation level.
4. Once the ginger ale has reached the desired carbonation level, it's crucial to refrigerate it. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, opening the bottle at least once a day to release excess gas.