diff --git a/drinks/ginger_beer.tex b/drinks/ginger_beer.tex index 46dac1c..9d21249 100644 --- a/drinks/ginger_beer.tex +++ b/drinks/ginger_beer.tex @@ -4,16 +4,18 @@ \documentclass{../recipe} \recipeName{Ginger Beer} +\recipeMakes{3}{gallons} \recipeSourceWeb{How to Make Alcoholic Ginger Beer from Scratch}{Food52.com} \begin{document} \begin{ingredients} -\addIngredient{2\half cups}{warm water} +\addIngredient{5 cups}{warm water} \addIngredient{1 packet}{champagne yeast} -\addIngredient{\half cup}{lemon juice} -\addIngredient{1}{jalapeno pepper, sliced (optional)} -\addIngredient{7 tablespoons}{ginger, peeled and grated (divided)} -\addIngredient{7 tablespoons and 3 cups}{sugar (divided)} +\addIngredient{1 cup (5 lemons)}{lemon juice} +\addIngredient{2}{jalapeno peppers, sliced (optional)} +\addIngredient{14 tablespoons (8 ounces)}{ginger, peeled and grated (divided)} +\addIngredient{14 tablespoons and 6 cups}{sugar (divided)} +\addIngredient{32}{Carbonation drops (optional)} \end{ingredients} \begin{steps} @@ -21,16 +23,22 @@ Add \ingredient{yeast} and stir until dissolved. Stir in \ingredient{lemon juice}. (Optional) Stir in \ingredient{jalapeno} slices.} -\addStep{Add \textbf{1 tablespoon} \ingredient{ginger} and - \textbf{1 tablespoon} \ingredient{sugar} to the jar, stirring to +\addStep{Add \textbf{2 tablespoons} \ingredient{ginger} and + \textbf{2 tablespoons} \ingredient{sugar} to the jar, stirring to combine. Cover jar with paper towel or a piece of cheesecloth. Repeat every day for \textbf{1 week}.} -\addStep{Fill \textbf{three 2-liter} bottles with \ingredient{water} and add - \textbf{1 cup} of \ingredient{sugar} to each bottle. - Add \textbf{\third}of the \ingredient{ginger mixture} to each bottle.} -\addStep{Seal bottles and let sit until they become too difficult to squeeze. - Refrigerate.} -\addStep{For an alcoholic drink: let sit for a total of \textbf{1 -- 2 weeks}, - releasing built up pressure daily.} +\addStep{Fill \textbf{3 gallon carboy} with \ingredient{water} and add + \textbf{6 cups} \ingredient{sugar}. Add \ingredient{ginger mixture} + to the carboy, using a strainer to catch large pieces.} +\addStep{Seal carboy with a \textbf{bored bung} and \textbf{airlock} and wait + for fermentation to finish.} +\addStep{Add (optional) \ingredient{carbonation drops} to \textbf{32} + sterilized \textbf{12oz} bottles. Using a siphon, transfer + \ingredient{ginger beer} into bottles leaving at least \textbf{1 inch} + from the top. Store in a cool place for at \textbf{2 weeks}.} \end{steps} + +\addNote{Nonalcoholic Variant}{Allow to ferment for 2 - 3 days, and bottle + immediately. Do not use carbonation drops.} + \end{document}