"Douglas Fir Ginger Bug, using tips I collected at Cornwall Park here in Bellingham. After three days, it's bubbling up and coming to life! Planning to make a Douglas Fir Ginger Ale. Should I add lime too?"
Douglas Fir Ginger Bug
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INGREDIENTS
2 oz freshly grated ginger
2 handfuls of Douglass Fir tips, finely chopped
5 Tbsp natural cane sugar
2 cups unchlorinated, filtered water
DIRECTIONS
Combine ginger, a couple of handfuls of Douglass Fir tips, natural cane sugar and unchlorinated water. Stir with non-metal spoon. Let it sit overnight covered with a towel.
Each day, for the next 4 days, add 1 Tbsp each of grated ginger, tips and sugar. Stir and cover.
It's 5 days total, then you will see some bubbling under the layer of ginger and tips. You can start using it to make fermented sodas/drinks.