HOMEMADE GINGER JUICE WITH LIME AND MINT
PERFECT REFRESHER
I permanently have a bottle of homemade ginger juice in the fridge. It doesn’t take long to make and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, although I tend to get through one in a few days! You can vary the strength of the juice by altering the amount of water you mix it with. I prefer having a very strong juice which I can then dilute with hot water to make teas or use as a base with herbs and fizzy water for a refreshing drink (pictured). It goes well in smoothies too. If you prefer a more mild flavour, simply add more water before whizzing.
INGREDIENTS:
1 large handful fresh ginger
1.5-2 cups water
Lime
A few mint leaves
Apple juice (optional)
Fizzy water
Ice cubes
METHOD:
Place the ginger and water into a blender and whiz for a minute or two until smooth.
Strain the juice (either with a sieve or cheesecloth) into a bottle which can be stored in the fridge.
Pour a glug of the ginger juice into a glass followed by the mint leaves, ice cubes, a large squeeze of lime juice and a wedge of lime. Fill the glass with fizzy water, adding in a little extra apple juice if you fancy something sweeter.
