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“Homemade ginger shot recipe Two small shot glasses filled with bright yellow ginger shot recipe, placed next to fresh ginger root and lemon halves.”

ginger shots recipe

Strong, zesty ginger shots recipe that are simple, affordable, and packed with natural immune-boosting benefits. Perfect for a morning wellness routine without paying juice bar prices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 shots
Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Wellness
Cuisine: Fusion, Health Drink, Plant-Based
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb Fresh ginger root - Washed unpeeled, cut into small chunks
  • 1 cup Water - For blending base
  • ¼ cup Fresh lemon juice - From ~2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoon Raw honey - Adjust to taste optional
  • 1 pinch Black pepper - Enhances absorption esp. with turmeric
  • Optional add-ins - Turmeric root orange juice, cayenne, ACV

Equipment

  • 1 High-speed blender (Vitamix/Blendtec recommended)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (For separating pulp from liquid)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For cutting ginger into chunks)
  • 4–6 Glass bottles (For storage in fridge)
  • 1 set Measuring spoons (For honey, pepper, and add-ins)

Method
 

  1. Wash fresh ginger root (no need to peel). Cut into small blender-ready chunks.
    “Fresh ginger root, sliced ginger, and dried ginger flakes displayed on a white background with a glass bowl.”
  2. Add ginger chunks and water to blender. Blend until completely smooth (2–3 mins).
    “Close-up of chopped fresh ginger chunks inside a blender, ready to be processed for a recipe.”
  3. Pour through fine mesh strainer, pressing pulp. Stir in lemon juice, honey, and black pepper until dissolved.
    “Golden-yellow liquid being strained and poured into a stainless steel pot, likely a freshly made broth or juice.”
  4. Pour into bottles or ice cube trays. Refrigerate up to 1 week. Shake before drinking. Serve 1–2 oz each morning.
    “Small glass bottles filled with different colored liquids, tightly sealed with metal caps, arranged neatly on a transparent tray.”

Nutrition

Serving: 30gCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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