Authentic Senegalese Ginger Juice
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
- 250 g fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1 litre pineapple juice (100% juice)
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 15 fresh mint leaves
- 750 ml cold water
- 100-150 g sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop the ginger.
- Blend the ginger with 500 ml of water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Add the pineapple juice, lemon juice, mint leaves, remaining water, and sugar.
- Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavours to develop.
- Serve chilled over ice.
Tip: For an even more authentic flavour, let the mint leaves steep in the juice overnight before serving.
