Lemouroudji

Lemouroudji

A West African ginger-lemonade steeped with grated ginger and cayenne wrapped in cheesecloth, then sweetened and chilled. Zingy citrus with a slow pepper burn.

LightMocktails

Medium

Difficulty

20 min

Time

120 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Non-alcoholic

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Water1 gal
  • Sugar1 cup
  • Lemon(optional)1 lb
  • Ginger2 pieces
  • Cayenne Pepperground

Instructions

  1. Juice the lemons.

  2. Peel and grate the ginger.

  3. Place the grated ginger and a liberal dash of the cayenne pepper into a piece of cheesecloth, and tie it into a knot.

  4. Let soak in the water.

  5. After 15 minutes or so, add the sugar, and the lemon juice.

  6. Chill, and serve.

Pairs well with

West African ginger-lemon fire wants hearty, savory street snacks:

  • Fried plantain (alloco)
  • Spiced meat skewers (suya)
  • Roasted peanuts
  • Akara bean fritters

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