Description
Ginger shots are a powerful burst of spicy flavor, perfect for a morning energy boost and digestive aid.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g (about 5 oz) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) cold water
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Instructions
- Peel and chop the ginger into 1-inch pieces.
- Add ginger, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and cold water to a blender.
- Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth.
- Pour through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl.
- Press firmly to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Bottle the strained juice in an airtight glass jar and refrigerate.
- Shake before pouring, as the mixture may settle.
Notes
For best results, use a high-speed blender or juicer. Store in a sealed glass jar for 7–10 days. Can be frozen in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz shot
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg