Ginger Shots

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5

129 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    17 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Ginger Shots

These ginger shots combine fresh ginger, turmeric root, and lemon juice to create a concentrated, bright, and slightly spicy beverage. The mixture is blended and optionally strained to achieve a smooth texture and can be sweetened with honey. The intense flavors make these shots a potent option for a quick, invigorating drink enjoyed in small volumes throughout the week.

Description

Ginger Shots blend raw ginger and turmeric roots with lemon juice to produce a vivid, fresh liquid that delivers a sharp, zesty profile. Blending the roots extracts the fibrous flavors and bright colors, and straining ensures a smoother, less pulpy shot. Optional honey adds a touch of sweetness to balance the natural spices. The small serving size emphasizes potency over volume.

The shots can be consumed straight as a brisk morning or midday boost. Their concentrated nature means a little goes far, and freezing portions is a practical way to preserve freshness over months. Storing the shots in airtight containers in the refrigerator helps maintain their flavor and potency for up to one week.

Since the recipe uses raw roots, peeling is optional and depends on preference or root condition. The technique of blending and straining offers control over texture, allowing variation from smoothly liquid to slightly pulpy depending on desire.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 inches ginger washed, fresh
  • 2 inches turmeric root washed
  • 12 ounces lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional

Instructions

  1. Peel the ginger and turmeric, if desired. Then, transfer them to a high-speed blender along with the lemon juice.
  2. Blend until the mixture is smooth and bright colored.
  3. Strain the mixture to make it smoother, if desired, then stir in the honey, if using. Pour into 2-ounce bottles to enjoy throughout the week or pour into an ice-cube tray or molds of your choice to freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Store leftover shots in airtight containers or individual bottles in the refrigerator; they stay fresh for up to one week.
  • Freeze shots in ice-cube trays or molds for longer storage of up to three months.
  • Peeling ginger and turmeric is optional and can affect the final texture of the shot.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2oz Calories 17kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g (0%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 17 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2oz
Calories 17kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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