Ginger Beer - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 gallons water
1 cup fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons dry yeast
5 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cream of tartar (optional)

Preparation

Bring the water to a boil and add ginger, sugar and cream of tartar, if using.
Allow to cool to body temperature then add the yeast and raisins.
Place in a container with lid and leave undisturbed for 36 hours.
Strain through sieve or cheesecloth and bottle.