- 4 to 5 pounds Granny Smith apples
- 3 to 4 pounds carrots, peeled and trimmed
- 1 (6-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
- Special equipment: a juicer (see cooks' note, below)
- Slice apples. Process enough slices in juicer, skimming and discarding any foam, to measure 4 cups juice, then transfer juice to a pitcher. Process enough carrots, skimming and discarding any foam, to measure 3 1/2 cups juice, then add to pitcher with apple juice. Process ginger, then stir 2 1/2 tablespoons ginger juice into pitcher. Chill until cold, about 2 hours.
- Serve over ice, if desired.