Lemongrass and Ginger Juice Recipe
Make this nutritious and delicious lemongrass and ginger juice as a refreshing drink on a hot summer day or as an immune-boosting beverage on rainy days. Made from simple ingredients but loaded with vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: International
Keyword: ginger, lemon, lemongrass
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Bebs
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup sugar (adjust amount as preferred)
- 6 stalks lemongrass leaf parts removed
- 2 thumbs thumbs ginger cut into 2
- lemon slices optional
Cut the lemongrass stalks into 3-inch long pieces. Using a mallet or the side of a heavy knife, lightly crush the stalks.
6 stalks lemongrass
Lightly crush the ginger pieces as well, using the side of a knife or mallet.
2 thumbs thumbs ginger
In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
6 cups water, 1 cup sugar
Add the lemongrass and ginger and boil for 5 minutes. Then lower heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Let it cool down to room temperature.
Transfer to a pitcher while passing it through a strainer.
Serve with lots of ice and a slice of lemon slices.
lemon slices
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg