QUICK GINGER ALE

INGREDIENTS:
one 3-inch piece of ginger root, grated
600 ml boiling water (1 pint)
15 ml honey (1 tablespoon)
fizzy water

Place the boiling water in a pan, add the ginger root and simmer on a gentle heat for 20 minutes, covered to preserve the moisture. Add the honey and stir until dissolved. Continue simmering, stirring continuously, for a further 10 minutes. Strain the mixture and store in the refrigerator. Add mineral water or fizzy carbonated water directly before drinking to taste.