How to Make Malian Ginger Juice - A Step-by-Step Guide

With its refreshing and spicy kick, Malian Ginger Juice is a popular beverage in Mali, West Africa. This traditional drink is known for its health benefits and unique flavor, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. The combination of fresh ginger, lemon, and honey creates a zesty and invigorating juice that is perfect for hot summer days or as a pick-me-up whenever you need a burst of energy.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    59 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 55mg