Home Made Ginger Ale
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1 lb fresh ginger, unpeeled & cut into small dice
2 stalks lemon grass, trimmed & roughly chopped
2 small fresh chiles, stems removed

- Combine in food processor until minced, stopping periodically to
  scrape sides if necessary.

- Place puree in saucepan with 1 1/2 cups sugar & 1 quart water.

- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium
  and simmer for 15 minutes.

- Turn off heat, cool, strain and chill.

- Serve about 1/4 cup mix in a glass of club soda.