What you will need
- ½–1 inch fresh ginger, washed and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- A tiny pinch of cayenne (optional)
How to make it
Rinse the ginger and slice thinly.
Blend ginger with water, then add lemon juice.
Strain through a clean fine sieve, pressing gently with a spoon.
Taste and dilute before adding optional honey or cayenne. Divide into small servings.
Adjust the flavor
Replace lemon with orange juice for a sweeter flavor. Leave out cayenne and use more water if the drink is too sharp.
A useful preparation tip
Blend thin ginger slices with water first. Strain through a fine sieve, then taste before adding sweetener or cayenne.
Serving and keeping it fresh
Make a small batch close to serving for the best texture. Cover and refrigerate promptly if you save a portion. Separation can happen; stir before serving. Fresh homemade juice is untreated, and lemon does not make it shelf-stable.
FoodSafety.gov recommends refrigerating perishable food within two hours, or one hour above 90°F, and keeping the refrigerator at 40°F or below.
Portions and ingredients
Yield is approximate and depends on produce size and straining. Add water gradually to get the texture you like. Check packaged ingredients for allergens and choose substitutions that suit your needs.
For more preparation choices, see our blender juice guide. You can change a recipe to suit your taste without needing a health promise attached to it.
