Name: Sugarcane Juice
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 glass Sugarcane (juice); 1 Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Salt (black); handful Mint Leaves (fresh); cubes Ice Cubes (cubes, ice)

Sugarcane Juice

Geeta Biswas

UpdatedJanuary, 2026

15 minutes

912 reads

4.25 from 4 votes

Beverages Indian

About Sugarcane Juice

Sugarcane juice is more than just a refreshing drink—it’s a powerhouse of essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and manganese, making it an alkaline-forming beverage. This natural alkalinity is believed to create an environment where diseases like cancer struggle to thrive, with studies suggesting benefits in fighting prostate and breast cancers.

A chilled glass of sugarcane juice not only quenches your thirst but also revitalizes the body, making it a perfect pick-me-up on hot days. Widely celebrated for its health benefits, sugarcane juice acts as a natural remedy for various ailments, supports liver function, and is often recommended by doctors to jaundice patients for quick recovery.

Infused with a splash of lemon juice, a pinch of black salt, and fresh mint, this classic Indian beverage becomes even more invigorating. Enjoy it over ice for a delicious, wholesome way to boost your well-being and savor a true taste of India.

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Recipe Time & More

Prep15

Total15

Calories394 kcal

Serves

Served AsBeverages

Recipe TasteSalty Sour Sweet Tangy

Ingredients

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Instructions

Buy sugarcane, if anybody has machine juice can be made. Otherwise buy from market without ice.
Bring home add black salt, lemon juice, fresh mint leaves and ice cubes.
Also can be served without ice cubes.

Recipe Notes

Try to serve immediately. After sometimes it changes the colour and odour.

Additional Tips

For an extra cooling effect, muddle a few mint leaves in the glass before pouring the juice to release their essential oils, intensifying both flavor and aroma.
If you do not have access to a sugarcane juicer, you can peel and chop sugarcane into small pieces and blend with a little water, then strain through a fine muslin cloth for a homemade alternative.
To add a subtle spicy kick, sprinkle a pinch of roasted cumin powder or chaat masala along with black salt before serving—this enhances the tangy and savory notes typical in Indian street-style sugarcane juice.
Sugarcane juice oxidizes quickly and can lose its flavor and nutrients; prepare it fresh and serve immediately over ice, but if you need to store it, add a bit more lemon juice and keep it in the refrigerator for no more than 3-4 hours in an airtight container.