Jamaican Cookery News

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe soursop
• 2 green limes, juiced
• Your favorite sweetener (e.g., granulated sugar)
• 3 cups filtered water
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/3 tsp. grated nutmeg

Directions:

1. Wash the soursop thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities.
2. Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the skin of the soursop and discard it. Cut the soursop into smaller pieces to make it easier to handle.
3. Place the soursop pieces in a container and add 3 cups of filtered water.
4. With clean hands and short fingernails, gently squeeze the soursop pulp to release the juice. Continue doing this for about 4 minutes to extract as much juice as possible.
5. Once the juice has been extracted, strain off the soursop juice using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a separate bowl or pitcher. You can use a spoon to press down on the pulp to extract even more juice.
6. Avoid juicing the soursop pulp for a second time, as this may add more water and weaken the juice's flavor and consistency.
7. Sweeten the soursop juice to your taste preference using your favorite sweetener. Start with a small amount and adjust as needed.
8. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the juice.
9. Add the freshly grated nutmeg to give the juice a delightful aroma and taste.
10. Refrigerate the soursop lime juice for a refreshing chilled drink, or serve it over ice for immediate enjoyment.

Enjoy your homemade soursop lime juice! It's a delicious and tropical treat perfect for hot days or as a delightful thirst quencher anytime.