Ingredients
Ginger citrus drink
- 20 grams fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup cold water plus more to dilute to taste
Equipment
- Blender
- Citrus juicer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring jug
- Knife and cutting board
Instructions
Blend and strain
- Wash your hands and rinse the ginger, orange and lemon thoroughly under running water before cutting. Peel and roughly chop the ginger, then juice the citrus.
- Add the measured ginger, orange juice, lemon juice and water to a blender. Secure the lid and blend until the ginger is finely broken down, about 45–60 seconds, pausing as needed for your blender.
- Pour through a fine mesh strainer set over a jug, pressing gently with a spoon. For a pulpier drink, strain less thoroughly. Taste a small amount and dilute with more cold water if the ginger is too sharp.
- Divide into four small portions, about 45–55 ml each before extra dilution; strained yield varies. Serve immediately or refrigerate promptly in a clean covered container at 40°F (4°C) or below and use the same day.
Notes
Planning estimate for portions used: ginger $0.20–0.50, orange juice $0.80–1.50 and lemon juice $0.50–1.00. Not a current store quote.
This is an untreated fresh juice, not a supplement or medicine. Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should choose pasteurized or otherwise treated juice instead. Adding raw ginger or fresh juice to a pasteurized product makes the mixture untreated again.
Ginger may cause heartburn or mouth irritation. Dilute or skip it if uncomfortable; do not treat the burning sensation as a health benefit. If you take medicines or plan concentrated ginger regularly, ask your healthcare professional whether it is suitable.