Ginger Beer

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Ingredients

1. 16 ounces water
2. 4 ounces fresh ginger, chopped
3. 3/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
4. 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat. In a food processor, puree the ginger with 1 tablespoon of the hot water. Add the pureed ginger to the remaining hot water and let stand for 1 hour. Pour through a fine strainer into a glass jar. Add the lime juice and light brown sugar and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.