Step 1

Peel the ginger using a knife or spoon to remove the skin.

Step 2

Crush mint in a small bowl using a small mortar and pestle (I used a wooden lemon juicer). Set aside.

Step 3

Then chop ginger into rough chunks, small enough to blend easily in a blender or food processor. An alternative method would be to use a microplane or fine edge of a grater. (Don't cut ginger in chunks if using a grater to grate the ginger.)

Step 4

Bring about 7 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or pot.

Step 5

While water is heating, place ginger into a blender, cover with 1 cup water, and blend until the ginger is thick and pasty.

Step 6

Add the ginger paste to a large bowl with mint and boiled water.

Step 7

Strain ginger in cheesecloth over a large bowl or cup, then squeeze the juice from the ginger paste and let it fall into the bowl. Discard the remaining pulp.

Step 8

Stir lemon juice and sugar into ginger juice until the sugar dissolves, and serve garnished with mint leaves.

Step 9

Serve with ice if desired. Some people like it hot.