Malian Ginger Juice

Malian Ginger Juice

A popular and refreshing ginger drink recipe 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!

Preparation Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
59 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place ginger into a blender, cover with 1 1/2 cups 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.
Step 2
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.
Malian Ginger Juice
Malian Ginger Juice
Malian Ginger Juice

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 7 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 ½ cups water, or as needed to cover
  • ⅓ pound fresh unpeeled ginger root, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 4 large lemons, juiced
  • 16 leaves fresh mint, crushed

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