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Step 1
Make a "wort" for your ginger ale by placing 3 cups of the water, minced ginger root, sugar, molasses if needed, and salt in a saucepan and bringing to a boil.
Step 2
Simmer the mixture for about five minutes until sugar is dissolved and mixture starts to smell like ginger.
Step 3
Remove from heat and add additional water. This should cool it but if not, allow it to cool to room temperature before moving to the next step.
Step 4
Add fresh lemon or lime juice and ginger bug or whey.
Step 5
Transfer to a 2 quart glass mason jar with an air-tight lid. Stir well and put lid on.
Step 6
Leave on the counter for 2-3 days until carbonated. Watch this step carefully. Using whey will cause it to ferment more quickly. It should be bubble and should "hiss" like a soda when the lid is removed. This is very temperature dependent and the mixture may need to be burped or stirred during this fermentation time on the counter.
Step 7
Transfer to refrigerator where it will last indefinitely.
Step 8
Strain before drinking.
Step 9
Enjoy!