Ginger Beer I

Ingredients

 * 1 jar or bottle larger than 32 ounces that can be tightly sealed
 * 1 large piece of ginger root (1 ounce or more) that can be peeled and crushed
 * ⅓ cup lime juice
 * peel of 3 small limes or 1 lemon
 * ½ cup sugar
 * 3¾ cups boiling water
 * ¼ tbsp yeast
 * ¼ cup lukewarm water

Directions

 * 1) Combine the crushed ginger, lime peel, juice and sugar in the jar.
 * 2) Pour in the boiling water.
 * 3) Cover loosely and let cool to room temperature.
 * 4) Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and add to the mixture.
 * 5) Seal the jar as tightly as possible and let stand at room temperature overnight.
 * 6) Chill, strain and serve.