Drinks
Spiced Ginger Juice (Jus de Gingembre)
Ingredients
- 150 g (5 oz) fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1.5 L (6 cups) water
- 100 g (1/2 cup) sugar, or to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 small pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Method
- Blend the ginger with a portion of the water until finely pureed.
- Strain the mixture through a fine strainer or cheesecloth, pressing to extract the liquid.
- Stir the ginger liquid into the remaining water.
- Add sugar, lemon juice and cayenne if using, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Chill thoroughly before serving over ice.
Introduction: A sharp, warming ginger drink popular across Ivory Coast, often spiced with a touch of chili for extra kick and served well chilled.
Cultural Background: A sharp, warming ginger drink popular across Ivory Coast, often spiced with a touch of chili for extra kick and served well chilled.
Tips: Adjust ginger quantity to taste – more ginger gives a sharper, spicier drink. Straining well is key to a smooth, non-gritty texture.
Variations: Add a few fresh mint leaves during blending for a cooling variation.
Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed pitcher for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Not applicable – this drink is served cold.
Nutrition: Approx. per serving: 70 kcal, 0 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat
FAQs:
Q: Is this drink very spicy?
A: The cayenne is optional and the base ginger flavor is sharp rather than fiery; adjust both to your heat preference.
Q: Can I make this less sweet?
A: Yes, reduce the sugar to taste, or substitute honey for a different sweetness profile.
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