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    Ginger Juice

    Published: Feb 26, 2020 · Updated: Feb 12, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    Make ginger juice at home with fresh ginger and lemon juice! This delicious twist on ginger lemonade is refreshing, mildly spicy, and can be made with just two ingredients!
    Make ginger juice at home with fresh ginger and lemon juice! This delicious twist on ginger lemonade is refreshing, mildly spicy, and can be made with just two ingredients!
    Make ginger juice at home with fresh ginger and lemon juice! This delicious twist on ginger lemonade is refreshing, mildly spicy, and can be made with just two ingredients!
    Make ginger juice at home with fresh ginger and lemon juice! This delicious twist on ginger lemonade is refreshing, mildly spicy, and can be made with just two ingredients!
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    Make ginger juice at home with fresh ginger and lemon juice! This delicious twist on ginger lemonade is refreshing, mildly spicy, and can be made with just two ingredients!

    Ginger Juice in a Pitcher.

    I probably don’t need to remind you that it’s cold and flu season. You already know.

    If you’ve been obsessively washing your hands, using antibacterial wipes on your grocery store carts, and looking suspiciously at anyone who sneezes, you aren’t alone.

    We’re all trying to stay healthy.

    For me, that means that my obsession with gut-healthy and immune-boosting foods continues.

    I’ve been eating fermented foods (like homemade sauerkraut, yogurt, milk kefir, and kombucha), but I’ve also been including lots of ginger in my diet.

    Why?

    Because ginger is a superfood that’s packed with health benefits. And those benefits (probably) include boosting the immune system and fighting infections. During flu season I’ll take all the help I can get!

    I love using fresh ginger to make ginger tea or these lemon ginger wellness shots, but recently I tried something different. Something quicker and easier than either the tea or the shots.

    Raw ginger juice.

    This easy drink uses fresh ginger and lemon juice, and is a thirst-quenching, refreshing drink. It tastes like ginger lemonade!

    What Is Ginger Juice?

    Ginger juice is made by extracting the liquid from fresh ginger, and then mixing it with water, lemon juice, and (optionally) a sweetener.

    If it sounds a lot like ginger tea, it’s similar, but there are two big differences.

    First, ginger tea is cooked, and ginger juice is raw. To make ginger tea, you simmer fresh ginger in water. To make ginger juice, you blend, grate, or juice fresh ginger, and then strain it through cheesecloth.

    Second, ginger tea has a much stronger flavor (with bitter afternotes) compared to ginger juice. This juice is light, slightly spicy, and refreshing.

    Again, it reminds me of lemonade.

    If you want to taste it before you try making it, The Ginger People make a delicious ginger juice.

    Where Can I Buy Fresh Ginger?

    Look for it in the refrigerated produce section at your regular grocery store. It should be easy to find.

    Do I Need a Blender to Make This Juice?

    This recipe does use a blender, but if you don’t have one, it’s okay!

    You can also a food processor or a juicer, or grate the ginger by hand. Obviously, grating the ginger by hand will be more work than using a machine.

    Do I Have to Peel the Ginger?

    Yes.

    For ginger tea, I leave the peel on, because simmering the ginger in water will pull out the juice even with the peel.

    When you make raw juice, though, you really do need to peel it. Sorry.

    How to Peel Ginger

    The good news is, it’s actually pretty easy to peel ginger. And you don’t need a vegetable peeler or a knife!

    Simply hold a spoon sideways (thin-side down), and scrape the peel off the ginger.

    Peel Ginger with a Spoon.
    Peel Ginger with a Spoon

    How to Make Raw Ginger Juice

    Once you’ve peeled the ginger, roughly chop it. Next, add the ginger to a blender or food processor along with a little water.

    Blend the ginger until it’s puréed.

    Line a mesh sieve with cheesecloth, and then set the sieve on a larger bowl. I set my mesh sieve on a large 8-cup measuring cup.

    Pour the ginger mixture through the cheesecloth. Forgot to grab cheesecloth at the store? You can buy cheesecloth online.

    Strain Out Blended Ginger.

    Pull the cheesecloth together and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

    Squeeze Liquid From Cheesecloth.
    Squeeze Liquid From Cheesecloth

    Next, add lemon juice and more water.

    If you’ve got fresh herbs (like mint), you can crush the herbs in your hands and then add them to the ginger juice.

    Taste the juice at this point.

    If it’s too strong, add a little more water.

    How Can I Sweeten Ginger Juice?

    First of all, make sure you taste the juice before you add sweetener.

    I always add honey to ginger tea because the cooked ginger tends to become bitter, but raw ginger juice isn’t bitter at all, and I like it without sweetener. If you don’t normally sweeten your drinks, you might love this juice unsweetened.

    To make it sweeter, add honey, agave syrup, or your favorite sweetener.

    If you want to sweeten it with sugar, I recommend making a simple syrup, because sugar doesn’t easily dissolve in cold liquid.

    To make a simple syrup, mix equal parts sugar and water, and then heat until the sugar dissolves.

    You could also try adding a flavored simple syrup, like this ginger simple syrup (for even more ginger!), mint simple syrup, citronella simple syrup, or honeysuckle simple syrup.

    Add Lemon Juice.
    Add Lemon Juice
    Ginger Juice in a Pitcher
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    Ginger Juice

    Make ginger juice at home with fresh ginger and lemon juice! This delicious twist on ginger lemonade is refreshing, mildly spicy, and can be made with just two ingredients!
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: African, American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 27kcal
    Freezer Friendly?

    Yes

    Will It Keep?

    2 Weeks (Fridge), 6 Months (Freezer)

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    Equipment

    • blender (I use this one)
    • fine mesh sieve
    • cheesecloth

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces fresh ginger
    • 8 cups filtered water Use less water for a stronger juice (6-8 cups recommended)
    • 4 lemons, juiced
    • fresh mint (optional)

    Sweetener (Optional):

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup sugar OR ¾ cup honey

    Instructions

    • Use a spoon to scrape the peel off the ginger. Chop the ginger into large chunks.
      Peel Ginger with a Spoon
    • Add the chopped ginger and 1 cup of water to a blender basin. Blend until smooth.
    • Set a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl or sturdy pitcher. Optionally, line the sieve with cheesecloth.
      Tip: If you skip the cheesecloth, you'll have some ginger sediment in your juice, but it will still taste the same!
      Strain Out Blended Ginger
    • Pour the ginger-water mixture through the sieve.
      If you're using cheesecloth, gather the cheesecloth together and squeeze out all the extra liquid.
      If you skipped the cheesecloth, use the back of a wooden spoon to push the liquid out of the ginger.
      Squeeze Liquid From Cheesecloth
    • Add the lemon juice and remaining water.
      Add Lemon Juice to the Ginger Juice
    • Optionally, crush a handful of fresh mint in your hands, and add it to the juice.
    • Sweetening the Ginger Juice (Optional):
      Taste the juice. If you prefer it sweeter, do the following:
      Heat one cup of water until simmering. Stir in the sugar or honey until dissolved. Remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature.
      Add the sweetener to taste. Store leftover syrup in the fridge.
    • Store the juice in the fridge and use within two weeks, or freeze in an airtight container and use within 6 months.

    Notes

    Yields: About 8 cups juice.
    Nutrition Information: Optional sweetener is not included.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 27kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 15mg (1%) | Potassium: 133mg (4%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 29mg (35%) | Calcium: 24mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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