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A clear glass filled with a bright golden-yellow ginger shot recipe, surrounded by pieces of fresh ginger root and a halved lemon on a warm-toned surface.

Ginger Shot Recipe

A quick, immune-boosting ginger shot recipe that combines fresh ginger, citrus, honey and spices for a spicy morning kick.
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Healthy Treats, Wellness
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 7 shots
Calories: 20kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Microplane grater (For finely grating ginger)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (To separate juice from fibers)
  • 7 Small glass bottles Or mason jars, to store individual shots)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing ginger and citrus)
  • 1 Cutting board (Keep one dedicated for ginger/garlic prep)

Ingredients

  • 2 inches Fresh ginger root - Yields ~7 Tbsp juice; peel with spoon
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice - About 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh orange juice - Optional “sweetener” splash
  • 3.5 teaspoon Raw honey - Start with ½ tsp per shot; adjust to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon Turmeric powder - Add black pepper to boost absorption
  • pinch Cayenne pepper - For extra heat optional
  • pinch Black pepper - Aids turmeric absorption nearly undetectable taste

Instructions

  • Peel fresh ginger and grate it until very finely shredded
    A small clear glass of golden wellness shot with a lemon half floating on top, beside a bowl of raw honey, fresh ginger roots, a whole lemon, and a glass ramekin filled with vibrant turmeric powder.
  • Press grated ginger in a strainer to collect all spicy juice
    A sunlit wooden countertop featuring fresh ginger roots—some peeled, some whole—a metal box grater, a glass bowl overflowing with grated ginger, and a fine-mesh strainer catching fresh ginger pulp, while in the background a smiling young girl on a step stool holds a spoon.
  • Whisk together ginger juice, lemon juice, orange juice and honey
    A clear glass pitcher on a marble countertop containing a mixture of fresh ginger juice, lemon juice, and orange juice, with a wooden honey dipper resting across its rim dripping honey into the liquid; in the background are a bowl of lemons, lemon wedges on a small wooden board, and a small jar of strained ginger juice.
  • Stir in turmeric, pepper, cayenne then strain out any bits
  • Divide into jars, label with date, and chill in the fridge
    A small crystal shot glass filled with bright golden-yellow turmeric-ginger elixir dusted on top with a pinch of red chili flakes, set on a rustic wood slice alongside a spoon of turmeric powder, scattered red pepper flakes, chunks of fresh ginger, and halved lemons, all bathed in warm sunlight.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 20kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 80mg (2%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 3.5g (4%) | Vitamin A: 250IU (5%) | Vitamin C: 18mg (22%) | Calcium: 10mg (1%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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