Jus de Gingembre

Name: Jus de Gingembre
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Central African
Ingredients: 300g fresh ginger root, peeled; 1.5 litres water; 150g sugar; 3 limes, juiced; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional); Mint leaves for garnish; Ice cubes for serving

Jus de Gingembre (ZHOO deh zhahn-ZHAHM-bruh)

Ginger Juice Drink

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

Intensely spicy and refreshing fresh ginger drink sweetened with sugar and sharpened with lime, the most popular non-alcoholic beverage in the Central African Republic.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 0.5g

Carbs 22.0g

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

blender or grater sieve or cheesecloth pitcher

Presentation Guide

Vessel: tall glasses

Garnishes: mint sprig, lime wheel

Accompaniments: ice

Ingredients

300g fresh ginger root, peeled
1.5 litres water
150g sugar
3 limes, juiced
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Mint leaves for garnish
Ice cubes for serving

Instructions

1
Peel the ginger root and grate finely or blend with a small amount of water until pulpy.
2
Combine the ginger pulp with one litre of water and let it steep for at least thirty minutes for maximum flavour extraction.
3
Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, pressing firmly to extract all the liquid. Discard the fibre.
4
Add sugar to the strained liquid and stir until completely dissolved. Add remaining water to reach desired concentration.
5
Stir in lime juice and vanilla extract if using. Taste and adjust sweetness and tartness.
6
Serve over ice cubes in tall glasses, garnished with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel.

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Did You Know?

Ginger juice is believed to have medicinal properties and is often given as a remedy for colds and digestive issues.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

blender or grater
sieve or cheesecloth
pitcher

Garnishing

mint sprig, lime wheel

Accompaniments

ice

The Story Behind Jus de Gingembre

Jus de gingembre is the national refreshment of the Central African Republic — a fiery, sweet, and tangy drink made from fresh ginger root. Ginger is grated or blended, steeped in water, strained, and sweetened with sugar. The addition of lime juice balances the heat with bright acidity.

On the Calendar: Served year-round but especially important at celebrations, religious gatherings, and as a welcome drink for guests.

Then & Now: Commercial bottled versions exist, but freshly made jus de gingembre remains overwhelmingly preferred for its intensity and freshness.

Legacy: Jus de gingembre is Central Africa's signature non-alcoholic drink — as essential to celebrations as champagne is in France.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed anytime refreshment, served at celebrations 📜 Origins: Traditional herbal beverage culture

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