Ginger wine

[keepersdaughter]

All that talk of ginger wine on the firework extravaganza, got me wondering. Does anyone have a recipe or know to make it?

[Healing Hands]

Hi Keepersdaughter, I found a recipe for Ginger Wine for you.

Ginger Wine

4 and half litres water
1400g granulated sugar
juice & zest of a lemon
40g fresh Ginger, peeled and bruised
1 tsp fresh yeast
110g raisins choppped
75ml brandy

1. In a larger pan bring water, sugar, lemon zest and bruised ginger to a boil. Then simmer for 1 hour.

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

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

4. Add lemon juice and raisins and pour into a large lidded container. Place the lid over the container loosely.

5. Stir every day for 2 weeks.

6. After 2 weeks, add the brandy. Over a couple of weeks, gradually screw down the lid. Strain and bottle just before serving.

Hope this is OK for you......hick-up....!

[eleanor2]

sounds good.ginger is good for digestion and it warms you up.thatas a good excuse for a drink anyway.

[keepersdaughter]

Thank you Eleanor, I've been reading a lot how good ginger is for you. I have a big cooking weekend coming up, I'm going to get some ginger and have a go. I'll let you know how it turns out. :)

[Oola]

I wonder if the ginger offsets any hangover nausea from putting too much brandy in the recipe? tee hee