Lemon Ginger Shot
A bright, concentrated lemon ginger shot with fresh citrus flavor and a warming ginger kick. These refreshing shots blend together in minutes and can be customized with honey, turmeric, mint, or additional fruit juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 shots
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh ginger root
- Fresh lemon juice
- Cold water
- Honey or maple syrup, optional
- Ground turmeric or fresh turmeric, optional
- Pinch of black pepper, optional
Instructions
- Rinse and scrub the fresh ginger thoroughly. Peel if needed, then roughly chop it into small pieces.
- Squeeze the lemons and remove any seeds, reserving the fresh lemon juice.
- Add the chopped ginger, fresh lemon juice, and cold water to a high-speed blender. Add honey or maple syrup for sweetness if desired, along with optional turmeric and a small pinch of black pepper.
- Blend on high until the ginger is very finely processed and the liquid is thoroughly combined.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or nut milk bag into a clean container. Press or squeeze the pulp to extract as much liquid as possible. Skip straining if a thicker, more fibrous drink is preferred.
- Taste a small amount and adjust as needed. Add more water for a milder shot or a little honey or maple syrup to balance excessive tartness.
- Transfer to a clean airtight bottle or jar and refrigerate until chilled. Shake well before serving and pour approximately 1–2 ounces per shot.
Notes
- For a milder shot, reduce the ginger or add additional water, orange juice, or apple juice.
- For a turmeric variation, blend in fresh or ground turmeric with a tiny pinch of black pepper.
- Replace some of the water with fresh orange juice for a sweeter citrus variation.
- Fresh apple or unsweetened apple juice can be added for natural sweetness.
- Add a very small pinch of cayenne for extra heat or fresh mint leaves for a cooler finish.
- Store in a clean airtight bottle or jar in the refrigerator and use within 3–4 days for the freshest flavor.
- Natural separation is normal, so shake the mixture well before each serving.
- For longer storage, freeze the mixture in ice cube trays and thaw individual portions in the refrigerator as needed.
- Serve chilled or allow an individual portion to sit briefly at room temperature if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 ounces
- Calories: 25 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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