Ginger Beer Cordial

A long hot summer in Perth has sent us searching for ultra refreshing drinks. Ginger beer is a favorite by itself or as a mixer. I found a similar recipe reading the blog by Not Quite Nigella and thought I'd give it a go making my own. First I took a 200g hand of fresh ginger, and roughly chopped (unpeeled) before blitzing at speed 6 for 2 seconds. Then I added 1 litre of cold water and cooked at 100 degrees speed 2 for 10 minutes. Finally I added to the mix 150g raw sugar and continued for a further 10 mins at 100 degrees speed 2. Finely strain, cool and mix with equal quantities of soda water, or to taste. If you prefer more fizz dilute with cold water and aerate with a soda street or the like!