There’s so much to love about this tasty recipe. First, it’s ultra-refreshing, especially on a hot summer day. But it goes beautifully with meals that incorporate tropical flavors all year long. It’s also insanely easy to make. You only need three ingredients, or four if you count the sugar. Plus, you only need 10 minutes of hands-on time to prepare it. That makes it pretty easy to get all those pineapple ginger juice benefits (digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, and immune system booster). My aunt swore by it, combining ginger, lime, and honey for the only remedy she used to cure a cold. If you haven’t tried pineapple ginger juice before, I encourage you to make it per my recipe. I think I’ve found the perfect combo of sweet, spicy, and sour notes. You can always customize it afterward, or the next time you make it.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Fresh Pineapple Ginger Juice
Prep the ginger. If your ginger is organic, peeling is optional. However, the smaller you mince it, the stronger the ginger flavor will be. Ginger Tea – Mix ginger and hot water in a large bowl or glass jar. Let it sit for about an hour or more. Then, strain it with a cheesecloth or fine sieve and set it aside. (Photos 1-3) Simple Syrup – In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and your desired amount of sugar to a boil. Simmer until the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool. (Photo 4) Pineapple Juice – Peel and chop the pineapple, then puree it in a blender. (Photos 5-8) Combine ginger water, pineapple juice, simple syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice, stir, and serve over ice.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
This homemade juice is perfect for making ahead. Just follow the recipe instructions and refrigerate it in a pitcher for a day or two until you are ready to serve it.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve the juice over ice in a pretty glass for maximum refreshment. Up the aesthetics by garnishing it with a slice of lime and pineapple chunks on the rim or a sprig of mint leaves. 😍
What Goes With Pineapple Ginger Juice
I always bust out the pineapple ginger juice when I make Caribbean food. Try it with coconut shrimp, aloo (potato) pies, or one-pot Caribbean jerk chicken and rice. It also goes well with desserts like key lime pie or, better yet, no-bake key lime mango coconut cheesecake pie. 🤤
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Watch How to Make It
[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=”naKHW01P” upload-date=”Mon Aug 06 2018 20:37:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)” name=”Pineapple Ginger Juice” description=”Refreshing Pineapple Ginger Juice with just the right blend of sweet, spicy and sour taste.”] This blog post was originally published in May 2014 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video
