Simple Ginger Shots
on Nov 27, 2024
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Made with just 5 ingredients, this 3-minute ginger shot recipe is packed with ginger goodness.
Ginger Shots
A ginger shot is a concentrated drink made of fresh ginger, lemon juice, and coconut water. It’s a small drink, so it’s meant to be taken in one gulp, or a couple of sips. Because it’s so concentrated, it has a strong and intense flavor.
Note from Jee
If you have extra ginger on hand and not sure what to do with them, this is an easy recipe that you can whip up in a couple of minutes using a blender.
If you’re wary of the intensity of the drink, add more apple to make it naturally sweeter.
Recipe Summary
- A quick and simple recipe, this ginger shot takes just 3 minutes to make in a blender.
- The lemon juice in the drink offers vitamin C while coconut water provides electrolytes.
- By making this ginger shot at home, you’ll be able to save money and skip the expensive ones in stores and cafes.
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Ingredient Notes
- Ginger root: Find fresh ginger root in the produce section of the grocery store. Choose firm pieces that look plump. You can snap the ginger into whatever size you like and pay for only what you need.
- Coconut water: Get coconut water without added sweeteners or ingredients.
- Apple: Adds a natural sweetness that balances the spicy flavor of ginger.
- Lemon juice: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Cayenne pepper: A flavor enhancer that pairs really well with ginger.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Pour coconut water and lemon juice in the blender. Next, add cayenne pepper, ginger, and apple, in that order.
Starting with the liquids will help get the blades moving.
Step 2: Blend on low speed, then quickly increase to high.
Step 3: Strain the mixture into a measuring cup.
Step 4: Pour into a shot glass and drink right away.
Recipe Notes
Slice the ginger into cubes.
To extract the most flavor, cut the ginger into small pieces or cubes. The pieces should be about half the size of your thumb. If you’re using a less powerful blender, it’s better to cut it into even smaller pieces.
Load the liquids first.
When blending any type of drink, always add the liquid ingredients first. In this recipe, starting with the coconut water and lemon juice will prevent air pockets and create an even blend.
Increase the speed.
Since there’s more hard ingredients than liquid, it’s important to gradually increase the speed. Blend on low speed first. Once the blades have chopped up the ginger and apple, you can increase the speed to high. Don’t leave it on low speed the whole time since it can overheat the blender.
Expert Tips
- Cold water can be used instead of coconut water, but it might not be as refreshing.
- If you don’t have apple, use a splash of apple juice for sweetness. You can also use some date syrup or honey.
- If you want a less spicy ginger shot, use more apple and less ginger. You can also leave out the cayenne pepper.
- Ginger shots are best taken fresh. If you need to save it, store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator and drink within 2 days. Or, freeze any left over ginger shots in ice cube trays.
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Ginger Shots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 inches ginger root, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup coconut water
- ⅓ apple, cubed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a blender.Load coconut water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and apple into the blender in that order.2 inches ginger root, ½ cup coconut water, ⅓ apple, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, Pinch cayenne pepper
- Blend until combined.Blend on low speed for 10 seconds, then increase to high for 30 seconds.
- Strain the liquid.Strain the mixture into a measuring cup using a mesh strainer, pressing down with a spoon to get all the juice out.
- Pour into a shot glasses.Serve immediately.
Notes
- Find fresh ginger root in the produce section of the grocery store. Choose firm pieces that look plump.
- A 1-inch piece of ginger root is about the size of your thumb.
- For the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice instead bottled.
- Use coconut water without added sweeteners or ingredients.
- If you don’t have apple, use a splash of apple juice for sweetness.
- If you want a less spicy ginger shot, use more apple and less ginger. You can also leave out the cayenne pepper.
- Ginger shots are best taken fresh. If you need to save it, store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator and drink within 2 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
