Homemade Ginger Juice
Refreshingly tangy, minty, and sweet homemade ginger juice provides a satisfying zing with only five simple ingredients. Replace sugar with honey, and you have a wholesome detoxifying drink to enjoy hot or cold!
When I was young, ginger juice was my aunt’s favorite home remedy. When I had a cold or a stomachache, my Auntie would whip up a batch of her famous ginger juice and nurse me back to health. And really, the health benefits of fresh ginger juice are staggering!
But no rules say you can only enjoy this tasty beverage when you’re sick! While I love it hot for a cozy afternoon tea, it’s also a refreshing summer cool-down served over ice. This fragrant, zippy concoction will definitely brighten up your day!
Ginger Health Benefits
I’m no doctor, but Medical News Today has a lot of good information.
- Relieves Colds and Congestion: My aunt already knew this! The spicy heat can help relieve congestion that comes with a cold. Plus, many believe ginger may help prevent the cold in the first place.
- Improves Digestion: Unlike sodas that can cause bloating, ginger can calm things down.
- Pain Reliever: You may have heard this one already. Ginger is a well-known anti-inflammatory that can act as a pain reliever.
How to Make Ginger Juice at Home
- Muddle the mint. Then peel and chop the ginger and puree it with a cup of water into a paste.
- Mix the mint, ginger paste, and water.
- Strain it through a cheesecloth and enjoy hot or over ice.
Recipe Tips and Twists
- Feel free to use honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetener instead of sugar.
- Add a splash of coconut water to your glass for a refreshing twist.
- Cut the water in half, strain, then replace the other half with sparkling water for a zesty, bubbly soda.
- Add a touch of vanilla extract to the ginger juice. The mildness of vanilla is a great complement to ginger’s tanginess!
- If my ginger is organic, I wash it and leave the peel on. But if it’s not organic, I peel it.
- A shot of rum or tequila makes a wonderful cocktail, whether your ginger juice is hot or cold.
Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions
Fresh juice is best when consumed immediately after preparation. However, ginger juice is magic because it’s delicious hot or cold. You can prepare the juice ahead and let it cool in the fridge for 30 minutes up to a couple of hours before drinking.
You can store homemade ginger juice in a glass bottle or pitcher in the fridge for up to 5 days. Remember to shake well before serving.
Are you looking for creative ways to use leftover ginger juice? I like to freeze it in ice cube trays. Then pop the frozen juice cubes into a smoothie, cup of hot water, cold tea, or a cocktail. It brightens up any beverage!
What to Serve With Ginger Juice
Ginger juice and savory snacks are a magnificent combination! I love sipping juice while munching homemade pita chips dipped in creamy hummus. Or try crispy plantain chips dipped in mango salsa for an exotic twist.
If you’re in the mood for cozy, hot ginger juice pairs nicely with cranberry orange scones and strawberry banana bread for a comforting afternoon snack.
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Watch How to Make It
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This blog post was originally published in July 2019 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video.
Homemade Ginger Juice
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (113g) ginger root (about 1 cup chopped and peeled)
- 14-16 leaves fresh mint
- 6-7 cups (1.5-1.7L) water (adjust to the desired strength with more or less)
- 2 large lemons, juiced
- 1 cup (200g) white sugar or honey
Instructions
- Optionally peel the ginger using a spoon to remove the skin.
- Crush mint in a small bowl with a small mortar and pestle (I used a wooden lemon juicer), and set aside.
- Chop the ginger into chunks, small enough to blend easily in a blender or food processor.
- Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or pot.
- While the water is heating, puree the ginger with one cup of water in a blender or food processor until the ginger is thick and pasty.
- Remove the pot of water from the heat, add the ginger paste and mint, and stir well.
- Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth over a large glass pitcher, then squeeze the juice from the ginger paste into the pitcher. Discard the remaining pulp.
- Stir in the lemon juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves, and serve garnished with mint leaves.
- Serve it over ice or hot in a mug.
Tips & Notes:
- You can juice fresh organic ginger using an electric juicer. There’s no need to peel it, as the juicer will extract the juice from the skin and pulp.
- The no-electricity version is to grate the ginger with a hand grater into a cheesecloth-lined bowl. Squeeze the juice out of the grated ginger and add water to taste.
- For a small amount of ginger juice (salad dressing or one cup op tea), you can use a garlic press. Just peel and cut a small piece of ginger to fit inside the garlic press and squeeze.
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nice! Thanks for the recipe, I’ll try it.
Thank you Olivia! Let me know if you try them, would love to hear about it!
Do I have to remove the pulp? Or can that be consumed? I’m gonna do this as a smoothie and want to make sure I’m not hurting myself doing so
It can be consumed. Be mindful that ginger is potent , so adjust to suit taste buds. Enjoy!
Is the sugar content bad for you, even honey?
Sugar (too much) isn’t good for you, but honey is a great alternative!
Wondering if you can use the already chopped up ginger they sell in a bottle? I have some of that on hand and would like to try this out. Thank-you!
If that is all you have on hand then go for it. As long as it is not mixed with other ingredients. Hope this helps
This was a lovely ginger juice.
Made some today, because ginger is such a great encouragement for wakefulness midday. (My husband can’t do much caffeine, so ginger and citrus are our usual alternates.) We loved it!
We ended up liking it with a little less than 1 cup of sugar. After trying it both warm and cold, I surprised myself by liking it fresh & warm best! One note for others: make sure you mix it back up if you let it rest in the refrigerator, because ours separated over time.
So happy to hear it worked out well for you. Thanks so much for the feedback.
Thank you for the great recipe. Im ready to try it today. Im curious though, can I blend the ginger and mint together since they will be mixed after anyway?. Also any suggestions what I can use the ginger pulp for after straining? I would hate to toss it.
Thanks
Yes you can. Sorry I don’t have any suggestion for it – just usually toss it out.
I have been drinking ginger juice for some years now and it has really helped me alot. I normally dont peel the skin but I make sure it’s well washed and clean. I use to be very bad in bed but when I started drinking this ginger juice, it has really improved my sex life and its really good for men and lots of it benefits.
Early morning I have a ginger tea.It is very healthy.Some times I make ginger lemon juice.You can have it any time.
Some times I use ginger extract also.
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing, Dennis!
can i use turmeric with ginger?
Sorry, I haven’t tried turmeric in ginger juice.
Yes absolutely. I have a tsp of tumeric powder with my ginger juice and lemon every morning. I have it hot like a cup of tea. My powder has peppering to aid absorption. You can add a small pinch of black pepper if you use the root or plain powder.
Thank you I was wondering the same thing I’m trying find different ways to use turmeric and I’ve found that using it in a beverage is the best way for me I’ll definitely try this
Awesome! Do let me know how it turns out for you, Leslie :).
I have a great peeler for my Ginger root it’s works great. And then I juice the fresh ginger, and then I poured into my ice cube trays. When I want to fresh ginger juice in my tea or my fruit juices I pop out a cube of frozen ginger juice is truly great I love it hope this helps others. Thank you God bless
Genius!!! Thank you for the tip Chloe! Thanks for stopping by!
what’s the great peeler for the ginger root?
Did not see Chloe’s reply. The best peeler that I have found is by Meissermeister- a serrated edge vertical swivel peeler around $8.00- you will never use another peeler again!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing :).
I leave the honey and suger out and just add it to my cup as needed YUMMY
Can I buy the lemon juice instead of a lemon
Yes you can.
Can I use dates in place of honey or sugar
Yes you sure can.
Hello can I please leave out the mint? I don’t have some
Hi, Yvonne. You can, but the taste won’t be the same. You can try this Pineapple Ginger Juice, though.. >> https://www.africanbites.com/pineapple-ginger-juicewest-african/
Can an ulcer person take it?
Hi. I’m in no position to provide a medical answer to your question. But you can check out this article though >> https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322740.php Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks so much for enlightens, Pls how can I preserve it and can it last for 3month
Hello, Homemade Ginger juice is best served fresh. Can be refrigerated for a couple of days.
Instead of honey or sugar you can also try freshly pressed sugarcane syrup.Addition of lemon grass is also a plus.
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I just came to this website for the first time looking for homemade Ginger juice recipe and I am really glad to find it. I know we have been using it in Africa, Nigeria to be exact. I am doubly thrilled to find a website I can connect with African and Caribbean recipes to try out. I am sure these recipes will make me so very much healthier. Keep up the good work and God bless.
Hello!Welcome to my blog! Looking forward for you to try out my recipes here. God bless you, too and enjoy weekend! =)
Use the back of a spoon to peel off the skin. It makes it much easier!
Yes, indeed. I did include there either using a spoon or knife.
This drink is delicious nice and refreshing on a nice hot day ,I’m going to have to try it in the winter time
Agree! It’s great both hot or cold. 😉
I actually have a juicer that I have used a total of one time! heh. Sooo, maybe this recipe would make good use of this juicer. How would I do it? Just wash the ginger root and put it through the juicer, or do I have to do something else? Thanks!
Peel off the skin off the ginger for a better taste. The skin throws off the taste. Cut the roots into single pieces and feed through the juicer. this lady I work with makes this drink and it’s amazing
Can I drink every day and have side effects.