Fresh ginger, 1 med. size piece
Some rice grain
Sugar
Grenadine-flavored syrup
Vanilla essence or almond essence or lime juice

Wash ginger; pound a little so it will boil more quickly. Put ginger in pot (white enamel pot is best) with water and boil. The longer you boil the ginger, the stronger the taste will be; if ginger taste is too strong, add more water.

Remove pot from stove. Add a few rice grains (for fermentation). Cover and let cool overnight. Then strain liquid using a sieve or sifter.

To strained liquid, add sugar and grenadine flavored syrup to taste. Also, add 1 of the following; 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond essence, or lime juice. Refrigerate. Serve chilled over ice.