Pineapple Ginger Juice (West Africa)

Pineapple Ginger Juice – to taste

Like any delicious recipe, this juice can be customized to your taste. Prefer ginger pineapple juice? Add more ginger. If you don’t like your drinks too sweet, reduce the sugar or go without it.

If you haven’t tried pineapple ginger juice yet, give it a try with my recipe. I think I’ve found the perfect combination of sweet, tangy and sour. You can always customize it later or the next time you make it.

Recipe Ingredients

1. pineapple juice – 1-2 tablespoons of fresh pineapple juice will provide the base for this juice. Depending on the ripeness of the pineapple, it will add a fair amount of natural sweetness. 🍍 Homemade pineapple juice, Peel the pineappleChop and puree in a high-speed blender, or add enough water to keep the blender blades turning smoothly.
2. ginger The roots give this juice an irresistible spicy kick.
3. lime juice The sweetness and spiciness are balanced with the pleasant acidity unique to lime.
4. sugar – I always add sugar to my pineapple ginger juice, but it’s technically optional. Some people prefer it without sugar.

How to Make Fresh Pineapple Ginger Juice

• Preparation Ginger. If your ginger is organic, you don’t need to peel it, but the finer you chop it, the stronger the ginger flavor will be.
• Ginger Tea – Combine the ginger and boiling water in a large bowl or glass jar. Leave to sit for at least an hour. Then strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve and set aside. (Photos 1 to 3)
• Simple syrup – Bring 2 cups water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool. (Photo 4)
• Pineapple juice – Peel and chop the pineapple and puree it in a blender. (Photos 5 to 8)
• combine Mix ginger water, pineapple juice, syrup and freshly squeezed lime juice and serve over ice.

Recipe Variations

1. If you want to be really happy and forget all your “wahala” (meaning “trouble”), add some rum to this juice. It makes a great cocktail. 🍸
2. Play around with citrus fruits: You can also add other citrus juices, such as orange juice or lemon juice, along with or instead of the lime juice.
3. Want even more health benefits? Crush some turmeric root and add a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
4. Make a smoothie. Blend this juice with a frozen banana in a blender for a tropical smoothie. 🏝️

Tips and Tricks

1. I used fresh pineapple for this recipe, but if you’re pressed for time, store-bought pineapple juice works just fine.
2. If your pineapple is very sweet, reduce the amount of sugar or remove it entirely.
3. Making freshly squeezed lime juice is easy if you buy a handheld lime squeezer. Just cut the lime in half, squeeze it, and all the juice (without the seeds) will be squeezed out in just a few seconds. It’s worth the investment, in my opinion.

Preliminary steps

This homemade juice is perfect for making ahead: Just follow the recipe directions, pour into a pitcher, and refrigerate for 1-2 days, then leave to sit until you’re ready to serve.

How to serve and store

For maximum refreshment, pour the juice into a clean glass filled with ice. Garnish the rim with a lime slice, a piece of pineapple, and a mint leaf for a beautiful look. 😍

What goes well with pineapple ginger juice?

I always use pineapple ginger juice when cooking Caribbean dishes. Coconut Shrimp, Aloo (potato) pieor One-pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken and RiceAlso great as a dessert Key Lime Pie Or, even better, No Bake Key Lime Mango Coconut Cheesecake Pie.🤤

Refreshing Drink Recipes to Try

1. Sorel Drink
2. Jamaican carrot juice
3. Mango juice
4. Passion Fruit Juice
5. Homemade ginger juice

See how it’s made

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This blog post was originally published in May 2014 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos and videos.