
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
Juice the lemons.
Peel and grate the ginger.
Place the grated ginger and a liberal dash of the cayenne pepper into a piece of cheesecloth, and tie it into a knot.
Let soak in the water.
After 15 minutes or so, add the sugar, and the lemon juice.
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




