Gnamakoudji
West Africa's fiery fresh ginger juice.
LevelEasy
MethodBlend
GlassHighball
Serves3
Ingredients
- 60 gGinger
- 60 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 4 tbspSugar
- 500 mlWater
- 4 leavesMint (optional)
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
- Blender
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Gnamakoudji
- Peel and chop the ginger and blend it with the water.
- Strain, then stir in the lemon juice and sugar.
- Chill and serve over ice. It's spicy!
Garnish: Mint leaf