Slenderizing Nettle Ale

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Just found this recipe and plan to begin making it this week. Thought I'd share it in case anyone else wants to try it. Elaine

This is a healthier alternative to diet drinks and diet colas, not to mention helping shed unwanted pounds from around the thighs and hips in particular.

Needed: 4 quarts nettle greens

2 gallons water

2 thinly sliced lemons

3 thinly sliced limes

2 ounces grated fresh ginger root

1/2 tsp powdered nutmeg

1/4 tsp powdered mace

2 cups light brown sugar

1 cake active yeast.

Boil the first four ingredients gently in alarge open kettle or big pot for 50 minutes. Strain through 4 layers of cheesecloth before adding sugar. Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve the yeast in 2 cups of this ale liquid, then stir in the remaining ale. Bottle in quart fruit jars or clean gallon jars with narrow spouts. Let stand for one week in a cool place. Refrigerate 15 hours before drinking.

Recipe as found in Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs