Ginger's anti-inflammatory properties can aid digestion and offer a slew of other health benefits. Find out how to make this delicious, uber-healthy ginger juice recipe.
How to Make a Ginger Juice Recipe That’s Packed With Health Benefits
Updated on Mar. 01, 2023
Juicing has taken off as a health trend, and everything from apples to cucumbers and even carrots can be juiced! One of my favorite juices comes from fresh ginger root, a powerhouse healthy ingredient (speaking of favorites, you might appreciate this Magic Bullet mini juicer). Read on for our favorite ginger juice recipe and a guide to the potential benefits of ginger juice.
What Is Ginger Juice?
Ginger juice is made from the liquid content of fresh ginger root. It’s made by juicing grated fresh ginger. You can drink it (more on that below) or use it in recipes that call for fresh ginger.
The Ginger Juice Benefits You Should Know
Ginger has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities, which may offer a variety of health benefits:
- Ease digestion
- Calm motion sickness or nausea
- Ward off colds and sickness, and ease symptoms like congestion
- May calm headaches or joint pain
- Freshen breath
Find more surprising health—and beauty!—benefits of ginger here.
How Do You Clean Ginger for Juicing?
Be sure to completely peel away the skin. Some cooks swear by using a spoon to easily scoop away the peel from the irregular nooks and crannies of a ginger root.
How to Make Ginger Juice
You’ll need:
- A few pieces of fresh ginger root, peeled
- Cheesecloth
Step 1: Grate the ginger root
Using a fine grater, like a microplane zester, shred a few large pieces of ginger.
Step 2: Squeeze
Place the grated ginger into a cheesecloth and give it a good squeeze into a bowl, much as you’d squeeze a lemon for juice. If your ginger is nice and fresh, plenty of juice will drip out.
You can also press pieces of fresh ginger into a garlic press to extract juice.
Step 3: Enjoy!
You can drink your ginger juice directly, or add honey to balance the flavor. If the ginger is too spicy for you, try diluting it with water; hot water turns the ginger concentrate into a tasty tea.
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More Recipes for Anyone Who Loves Ginger
Ginger-Cashew Chicken SaladI revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, crunchy salad. Now it’s a huge success when I serve it at ladies luncheons. —Shelly Gramer, Long Beach, California. If you want to extend the shelf life of ginger, then learn how to store ginger in the right manner.
Big Soft Ginger CookiesThese ginger cookies are soft, easy to make and loaded with the flavors of fall.
Ginger Butternut Squash BisqueThis soup is filling enough for my husband, and it’s vegetarian, which I love. The couple who introduced us made it for us on a freezing night and we’ve been hooked ever since. —Cara McDonald, Winter Park, Colorado
Ginger Apple-Pear CrispEnjoy autumn aromas—apples, cinnamon and spices—in this delicious recipe. It's even better with a scoop of vanilla or pumpkin ice cream! Whipped cream is always an option. —Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey
Turkey Noodle SoupTurn your holiday leftovers into a comforting meal with this turkey noodle soup recipe. Save that turkey carcass to create the robust roasted turkey broth!
Pear & Ginger SparklerI created this twist on a Bellini when a friend gave me some Asian pears she grew in her backyard. If you like ginger and want more of a kick, try substituting ginger liqueur for the vodka. —Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California
Dipped GingersnapsI get tremendous satisfaction making and giving time-tested yuletide treats like these dipped gingersnaps. Dipping them in white chocolate makes much-loved gingersnaps even more special. —Laura Kimball, West Jordan, Utah
Cashew ChickenIf you're asking "What can I use fresh ginger for?" look no further than this dish. There are lots of recipes for cashew chicken, but my family thinks this one stands alone. We love the flavor from the fresh ginger and the crunch of the cashews. Another plus is it's easy to prepare. —Oma Rollison, El Cajon, California
Ginger Honey Marinated SalmonGinger, garlic powder and green onion blend nicely for this marinated salmon. We've found it tastes even better when marinated in the fridge overnight. We also like to use this versatile mixture when grilling chicken! —Dan Strumberger, Farmington, Minnesota
Oatmeal Brulee with Ginger CreamThis is an awesome dish for a chilly morning. I love the crispy, caramelized top and raspberry surprise at the bottom.
—Yvonne Starlin, Portland, Tennessee
Peanut Butter NoodlesPeanut butter noodles combine whole wheat linguine with a savory-sweet peanut-ginger sauce, plus broccoli, carrots and sweet red peppers for crunch and color. It all comes together in less time than it takes to wait for takeout from your local Thai spot.
Shredded Gingered Brussels SproutsEven people who normally don't care for Brussels sprouts will ask for a second helping of these. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Ginger Pear MuffinsThis wonderful recipe has been in my files for years. The chunks of fresh pear make each bite moist and delicious. —Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Gingered Short Ribs with Green RiceI love the flavors of Korean cuisine, so I created short ribs for the slow cooker. The dish is beautiful, too! — Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie PiesThese spiced-just-right whoopie pies combine two popular flavors in one fun treat. The moist cookies are rolled in sugar before baking for a bit of crunch. —Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia
Apricot-Ginger Acorn SquashSweet and savory flavors come together in this dish that will make a squash lover out of anyone. It’s a treat—but has hardly any butter, and low sodium. For less sugar,
we like to use all-fruit apricot preserves. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Apple Upside-Down CakeThis apple upside-down cake is a clever way to use up extra apples, and it's easy to throw together for any sweet occasion.
Hot Ginger CoffeeI like to sit by the fire and sip this coffee on a cold winter day. It's a wonderful warmup after shoveling snow, skiing, skating or snowmobiling. —Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona
Chinese Pepper SteakThis Chinese pepper steak is the ideal stir-fry to make for dinner, served with tender beef and crisp vegetables on a bed of hot rice. Plus, it all comes together in less than 30 minutes!
Pork Lettuce WrapsThese popular Vietnamese pork lettuce wraps are light and tasty, easy to make and filled to the brim with delicious flavor. Bonus: from start to finish they're ready to eat in well under 1 hour.
Gingersnap Crumb Pear PieThis basic recipe was one my grandmother used for making crumble pies from fresh fruit. She simply substituted oats, gingersnaps or vanilla wafers depending on the fruit. Pear was always my favorite, and I added the ginger and caramel to give it a new twist. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
Ginger Pear Freezer JamAt dinner with friends one evening, one of our hosts served some pears she had preserved with ginger and lemon. The flavor was so heavenly I decided to use the fresh pears she gave us to try my hand at a ginger and lemon freezer jam.—Jeni Pittard, Commerce, Georgia
Ginger-Kale SmoothiesWhat does ginger to do the human body? It helps it heal! Since I started drinking these spicy smoothies for breakfast every day, I honestly feel better! Substitute any fruit and juice you like to make this recipe your own healthy blend.—Linda Green, Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii
Gingerbread CakeIndulge in the ultimate warming treat with a homemade gingerbread cake. Rich, spiced flavors are paired with a velvety caramel sauce for a truly decadent dessert.
Almond CookiesQuick and easy to make yet quite appealing on the plate, these almond cookies are a great sweet treat for any occasion. Sliced almonds give the tops a pretty "floral" design.
Honey & Ginger Glazed CarrotsFor weeknights, holidays and special events, we make a sweet and tangy carrot dish flavored with ginger, lemon juice and honey. Make it ahead and reheat in the oven if needed or swap out the almonds for pecans. —Laura Mims, Little Elm, Texas
Sesame-Ginger Cucumber SaladI love the marinated sides and salads that come with meals at Japanese restaurants and wanted to try them at home. After some research, I came up with this cool, crisp salad. —Kimberly Ludvick, Newburgh, New York
Coconut-Ginger Chickpeas & TomatoesThis is my go-to quick dish. When you add tomatoes, you can also toss in some chopped green peppers (jalapenos, if you like heat) to make it even more colorful. —Mala Udayamurthy, San Jose, California
Chewy Gingerbread CookiesThese chewy gingerbread cookies are packed with warm spices and rich molasses, delivering a perfect balance of soft and chewy texture. Ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat anytime, they're sure to become a family favorite.
Pineapple-Ginger Chicken Stir-FryI found the original recipe for this dish on a can of pineapple slices in the 1980s. After making it for a number of years, I lightened the ingredients and adapted it to a quick skillet meal. My family gave it a big thumbs-up, and we've enjoyed it this way ever since! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Ginger Halibut with Brussels SproutsI moved to the United States from Russia and love cooking Russian food for family and friends. Halibut with soy sauce, ginger and pepper is a favorite. —Margarita Parker, New Bern, North Carolina
Gingerbread Pudding CakeSuper-moist cake gets all spiced up in this scrumptious slow-cooked dessert. If you want it a little sweeter, drizzle it with maple syrup. —Barbara Cook, Yuma, Arizona
Chicken Noodle SoupYou don’t need a whole chicken to make homemade chicken noodle soup. Here's how to make it with bone-in chicken, chewy egg noodles and an aromatics-infused broth.
Gingered Spaghetti SaladWe love this chilled chicken salad brimming with colorful veggies. Make it meatless by omitting the chicken and tossing in more edamame. —Cindy Heinbaugh, Aurora, Colorado
Soft Gingersnap CookiesYou’ll want to bake endless trays of these soft gingersnap cookies. The dough packs warm spices such as ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
Pulled Pork with Ginger SauceIt's almost sacrilegious for a South Carolinian from the capitol city to make any sauce for pulled pork except mustard-based. But we love this Asian-inspired Ginger Sauce. Wonderful in a sandwich it's also great over rice. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Soba Noodle SaladNutty soba noodles, an umami-rich soy sauce-based dressing, and a rainbow of sweet, crunchy vegetables make this chilled salad satisfying and really good for you.
Pear CrispTop this pear crisp with a simple brown sugar-oat topping, then bake to bubbly perfection.
