Jus de Gingembre — Print Recipe

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.

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.

Did You Know?

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