Energizing Ginger Shot Recipe for Health and Wellness
A vibrant, energizing ginger shot recipe to boost health and wellness, perfect as a wake-me-up or smoothie addition.
Equipment
- blender
- Fine mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth or kitchen towel
- Bottle
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh ginger
- 5 to 6 medium lemons
- ¼ cup cold water
- ¼ cup honey or to taste, optional
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Wash and dry the ginger, then coarsely chop.
- Juice the lemons, straining off the seeds and pulp until you have about ⅔ cup of lemon juice.
- Add the ginger, lemon juice, water, and honey, if using, to a blender.
- Blend on high until a mostly smooth, thick mixture forms, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel set over a medium bowl. Let drain for several minutes.
- Gather up the edges of the cloth and twist, squeezing the ginger pulp into a ball inside the cloth until no more liquid is dripping out. Discard the pulp.
- Transfer the liquid into a bottle using a funnel and chill.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding cayenne pepper or turmeric. Ginger shots are best consumed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1shotCalories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 1g
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