Ginger Shots (with Variations!)
Enjoy refreshing ginger shots with variations to boost your health.
Equipment
- Juicer
Ingredients
Lemon Ginger Shots
- 1 inch fresh ginger scrubbed clean
- 1 large lemon
- 1 pinch fine sea salt optional
- 1 tiny pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon honey optional
Variations
- 1 medium carrot scrubbed clean
- ½ small green apple seeds removed
- 1 cup packed spinach leaves
Instructions
Basic Lemon Ginger Shots
- Chop the ginger into thin pieces small enough to fit in your juicer.
- Cut away the yellow peel from the lemon, leaving most white pith and lemon flesh. Cut into slices and remove any seeds.
- Turn the juicer on and push everything through, alternating ginger and lemon.
- Stir in a pinch of salt, a tiny pinch of cayenne (optional), and honey (optional). Divide the juice between small glasses and enjoy.
Variations
- For carrot ginger shots, turn the juicer on and push everything through, alternating ginger, lemon, and carrot. Stir in a pinch of salt, a tiny pinch of cayenne (optional), and honey (optional).
- For spinach ginger shots, turn the juicer on and push everything through, alternating ginger, spinach, carrot, and lemon. Stir in a pinch of salt, a tiny pinch of cayenne (optional), and honey (optional).
Notes
Ginger shots are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1shotCalories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gSugar: 1g
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