Ginger Shots (Better Than Store Bought!)
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Ginger Shots (Better Than Store Bought!)
Description
The preparation starts by placing unpeeled but well-washed chopped ginger, freshly squeezed lemon juice, coconut water, and cayenne in a high-powered blender. Blending thoroughly breaks down the ginger to release its sharpness and aroma. The mixture is then strained through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing solids to extract maximum juice while ensuring a smooth final liquid.
These shots are typically consumed all at once due to their concentrated flavor and intensity. The combination of bright lemon, spicy ginger, subtle sweetness from coconut water, and heat from cayenne creates a balanced, stimulating profile. The recipe notes that peeling ginger is optional since straining removes bits.
The shots can be stored in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen in ice cube trays for convenient portioning. They are appreciated for their ability to be quickly consumed, with sufficient potency to provoke a "whoah" reaction immediately after drinking.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup ginger root washed, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup lemon juice from 3 to 4 lemons
- ¼ cup coconut water
- pinch or two cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Blend the mixture. Place all the ingredients in a high-powered blender. Put the lid on the blender, and process until the ginger and lemon juice mixture is smooth.
- Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer. Press on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
- Serve or store away. Pour the strained liquid into shot glasses and drink right away or store them in an ice cube tray or glass bottles.
Notes
- Each ginger shot yields about 3 to 3 ½ tablespoons, meant to be consumed quickly.
- Peeling ginger is optional since the juice is strained; ensure ginger is thoroughly washed.
- Store shots in airtight containers for up to one week in the fridge or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage and easy portioning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 12kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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