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Vietnamese fresh sugarcane juice with kumquat and ice in a tall glass.

Vietnamese Nuoc Mia

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Fresh Vietnamese sugarcane juice brightened with kumquat and poured over ice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Sugarcane Juice
  • 4 lb peeled fresh sugarcane cut to fit the press
  • 8 whole kumquats or calamansi washed and halved
  • 4 cups ice cubes
  • 1/8 tsp fine sea salt optional

Equipment

  • Sugarcane press or heavy-duty juicer rated for cane
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Large pitcher
  • Tall glasses

Method
 

Press the Cane:
  1. Feed the sugarcane through a clean press or a heavy-duty juicer rated for cane. Pass the flattened cane through a second time if the machine allows.
  2. Press or squeeze six kumquats with the cane, then strain the juice into a chilled pitcher.
Serve:
  1. Stir in the optional pinch of salt. Taste and add more kumquat only if needed to balance the sweetness.
  2. Divide ice among four glasses, pour over the fresh juice, and garnish with the remaining kumquat halves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 45gSodium: 25mgSugar: 38g

Notes

  • Use equipment specifically designed to process hard sugarcane; ordinary household juicers may be damaged.
  • Fresh sugarcane juice oxidizes quickly, so press it only when ready to serve.