Description
These Homemade Ginger Shots are a powerful and refreshing health boost, combining fresh ginger, turmeric, lemon juice, and coconut water with a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, these potent shots can be enjoyed daily to support digestion, immunity, and overall well-being.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 4 oz (110g) fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric or 1 oz fresh turmeric
- 2 medium lemons, juiced (about 55g juice)
- 1 ½ cups (12 oz or 345g) coconut water
- 1 tbsp (20g) honey or maple syrup (add more as needed)
- 1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the ginger and lemon. Wash the fresh ginger thoroughly, noting that peeling is optional since the mixture will be strained later. Juice the lemons to measure about 55g or the juice of two medium lemons.
- Blend the shots. In a high-speed blender, combine the fresh ginger, turmeric (ground or fresh), lemon juice, coconut water, honey, Celtic sea salt, and black pepper. Begin blending on low speed, then gradually increase to medium-high speed. Blend continuously for 2 minutes until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Strain and store. Place a nut milk bag or a fine mesh sieve over a bowl or a wide-mouth jar. Pour the blended mixture through to strain out the fibrous solids, extracting the liquid ginger shot. Transfer the strained shots to a glass jar and refrigerate. Store the shots in the fridge for up to 1 week. Serve 2 oz as a single serving size.
Notes
- Peeling the ginger is optional because the fiber will be strained out later, saving prep time.
- If you prefer a sweeter shot, increase the honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Fresh turmeric can be used as an alternative to ground turmeric for a more vibrant flavor.
- Store the ginger shots in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 7 days for best freshness.
- A nut milk bag yields a smoother shot than a mesh sieve but either works well.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to enhance absorption of turmeric’s beneficial compounds.
