Spicy Ginger Beer

Directions

1. 1
   Place the ginger and cucumber in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
2. 2
   Pour them along with any juice into a large saucepan over medium heat and add the chilies, mint leaves, sugar, honey, water, juice, peppercorns, and soda.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid becomes syrupy enough to coat the back of a spoon.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat and let cool overnight.
5. 5
   Strain the ginger beer through a fine-mesh sieve into a food-safe container and refrigerate; it will keep for 4 days, refrigerated.
6. 6
   The ratio of syrup to club soda is 1:3 when made to order.
7. 7
   If using a soda siphon, pour 1 cup syrup and 3 cups water into a 1-liter soda siphon.