Malian Ginger Juice

4 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 15 min

“A popular and refreshing drink from West Africa. If it's too spicy, dilute with water. All ingredients can be adjusted to taste. This drink is great for cutting the heaviness of fried foods. Enjoy!” - by TFRach

Ingredients

1/3 pound fresh unpeeled ginger root, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 1/2 cups water, or as needed to cover
4 large lemons, juiced
1 cup white sugar
7 cups water, or as needed
16 leaves fresh mint, crushed

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Original recipe yields 16 servings

Directions

Place ginger into a blender, cover with 1 1/2 cup water, and blend until ginger is thick and pasty. Strain and squeeze juice from ginger pulp into a 2-quart pitcher, squeezing ginger mixture as dry as possible.
Stir lemon juice and sugar into ginger juice until sugar has dissolved. Pour 7 cups water into mixture, stir to combine, and serve garnished with crushed mint leaves.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
59 cal
3%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Carbs
15.2 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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cemckendry

Dec. 30, 2012

"I made this for my dad's birthday since he loves ginger. The whole family loved it! My mom hates ginger, but even she wants me to make this recipe again. It is wonderful!..." See more"

Hafsat

Feb. 28, 2013

"I have grown up drinking this fresh Ginger juice. I can tell you that it is the healthiest drink that I never get tired of. - It is good for you...." See more"

~Lissa~

Feb. 23, 2013

"tasty drink! I wasn't sure how tart is was supposed to be, but I felt the need to add more sugar. Refreshing served over ice...." See more"

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