Turmeric Ginger Beer

Ingredients

• 6 cardamom podscrushed
• 1 teaspooncoriander seeds
• 2 ouncesgingerfresh grated ( 4 T ginger)
• 1 ounceginger(2 T.)
• 1 striplemon zest
• 6 ouncesseltzer water
• 0.8 cupsugar
• 2 teaspoonsturmeric
• 2 cupswater
• 2 ouncesprepare asfor ginger beer, but add gold rum

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• sieve

Directions

1. Infuse Syrup:Grate ginger and turmeric.
2. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove pan from heat and let spices sit and infuse in the syrup while it is brought up to room temperature.Strain syrup:I find it easiest to strain the syrup twice first through a regular strainer, then through a fine-mesh teas strainer. Refrigerated, the syrup will keep for several weeks
4. Mix:Measure 2 Tablespoons of syrup into an eight ounce glass. Lightly crush the lemon peel and mint leaves with the back of a spoon. Squeeze the juice from one quarter of a lemon into the glass. Top with ice and soda water.