Uh oh, although I don't drink soda (or pop for my midwest friends) I'm tempted to start.
From Not Dabbling in Normal (what a great name for a site)...
I’m here to share some basic recipes for making soda pop at home! What could be better than a frosty ginger ale to help cool off during these hot summer days? If ginger’s not your thing, how about a lemon-lime soda or an orange-ade? The combination is unlimited so long as your imagination is put to good use. The best part is it’s all homemade so you’re avoiding massive doses of sugar, artificial flavorings, and caffeine.
The Ginger Ale recipe sounds nice, even if it does that three days to make.
Ginger Ale
Mildly sweet and spicy with a hint of lemon
(prepare 3 days prior to drinking)
* 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp cream of tartar
* 1-1/2 cup sugar
* 3 inch portion of ginger club, grated
* 1 lemon, juiced and grated for zest
* 1 small piece sassafras root (approximately 1/4 tsp) *optional*
* 1 Tbsp yeast
* 1 gallon water
1. Boil water. Add all ingredients except yeast and let steep for 2 hours.
2. Once water is between room temperature and 100F, add yeast and stir.
3. Cover liquid and let rest for one day.
4. On the next day, strain liquid with cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer.
5. Pour liquid into clean, sterile bottles and close tightly.
6. Store in cool, dark place for two days.
7. Chill to stop fermentation and enjoy over ice!
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