🇬🇦 Gabonese Cuisine

Jus de Gingembre

Ginger Juice

Prep Time 20 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy

A zingy, refreshing drink made from freshly grated ginger, sweetened with sugar and brightened with lime, served ice-cold.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend ginger with 2 cups water until very smooth.
  2. 2 Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, squeezing out all liquid.
  3. 3 Add remaining water, sugar, and lime juice. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. 4 Add blended pineapple juice if using for extra flavour.
  5. 5 Chill thoroughly and serve over ice.

Did You Know?

Gabonese ginger juice is reputed to have near-magical properties — locals recommend it for colds, fatigue, and as a general tonic for life.