What You’ll Need:
- Fresh ginger root
- Lemon or lime
- Honey (optional for sweetness)
- Water
- A blender or juicer
- Strainer or cheesecloth
- Glass jar or bottle for storage
Step 1: Prepare the Ginger
Start by washing the ginger root thoroughly under running water. Using a knife or peeler, remove the outer skin of the ginger. This step is essential to ensure a clean and tasty juice. Once peeled, chop the ginger into small pieces.
Step 2: Blend or Juice the Ginger
Next, place the chopped ginger into a blender or juicer. Add a small amount of water to help with the blending process. If using a blender, pulse a few times until the ginger is well blended. If using a juicer, simply run the ginger through the juicer as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 3: Strain the Ginger Extract
After blending or juicing, strain the ginger extract to remove any fibrous or chunky bits. Line a strainer with a cheesecloth or use a fine-mesh strainer. Pour the ginger mixture into the strainer and let the juice drip into a bowl or container underneath. Press the ginger pulp gently with a spoon to extract more juice.
Step 4: Add Lemon/Lime Juice and Sweetener
Once the ginger juice is strained, squeeze the juice of a lemon or lime into the bowl. This will add a tangy flavor and additional health benefits to your ginger juice. If you prefer a sweeter juice, you can stir in a teaspoon or two of honey at this stage. Adjust the flavor according to your taste preferences.
Step 5: Serve and Store
Your homemade ginger juice is now ready to be enjoyed! Pour the juice into a glass and add ice cubes if desired. You can also dilute the juice with water if it tastes too strong. Remember to refrigerate any unused ginger juice in a glass jar or bottle for up to a week.
Now that you know how to make ginger juice from scratch, you can experiment with variations to suit your taste. Add mint leaves, turmeric, or even a dash of cayenne pepper for an extra kick. Enjoy the zingy flavors and the many health benefits of ginger juice!