How To Make Gambian Ginger Juice/Drinks|My Gambian Kitchen

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with less processed sugar.

fresh ginger

🥗Healthier: ground ginger

💰Cheaper: ginger powder

Ground ginger is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

Soak mint leaves in hot water for 10 minutes.

Peel ginger using a spoon or a knife.

Chop ginger into chunks.

Add chopped ginger to the blender with water to blend until smooth.

Strain the mixture using a spatula to extract juice.

Blend the strained mixture again with more water to extract more juice.

Strain the juice again to remove pulp.

Strain lemon juice to remove seeds and add to ginger juice.

Strain the mint from the hot water and add to ginger juice.

Add sugar and stir until completely dissolved.

Refrigerate the ginger juice to chill before serving.

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