Ginger Wine

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Homemade wine is a very important part of Christmas in my family . The usual grape wine takes days and days of fermentation . But here is a quick alternative - Ginger Wine . This is an easy version in which ginger and spices are boiled for hours , resulting in a sweet and spicy drink . This is a drink that can warm you up during cold winter days .Serve with brandy or rum if required . But even by itself , this definetly has a kick .

INGREDIENTS

1 cup ginger peeled and chopped
3/4 cup sugar
8 cups water
2 pieces cinnamon
5 cloves
4 cardamom
juice of 3 limes
1/4 cup honey
couple of tbsp Brandy (optional)








DIRECTIONS

1. Crush ginger , cinnamon , cloves and cardamoms.


2. Bring the water to a boil in a pot and add the crushed ingredients and 1/2 cup sugar.Bring to a boil and then keep it on very low flame and simmer for 2 hours till the liquid has reduced to half.
   


3. Then caramalize the 1/4 cup sugar and add to the pot.


4. Let it cool down .Taste and then add the lime juice and honey according to taste.Mix well.


5. Add brandy if required and serve.