Ginger shots blender recipe! My shot recipe can be made in five minutes and for pennies! This detox wellness shot of fresh ginger, lemon, water and pepper can boost your immunity, metabolism, energy, mood and more.
Ginger Lemon Blender Shot! Without a juicer! Sometimes there IS a quick fix!
Ginger lemon blender shot recipe. My powerful detox recipe can be created using a blender, no juicer necessary. In fact, my recipe is so easy it's featured on Wikihow.
So perhaps I've convinced you to try my easy recipe, but now you want to know why would you want to take this daily? So many reasons, including immunity, detox, even weight-control.
Ginger Shot Benefits
Studies show that ginger shots boost immunity, detox, clear mysterious issues to skin, support muscles, assist digestion, help with nausea, are an anti-inflammatory, cleanse, and provide antioxidants. [source] [source]
Specifically the benefits of ginger shots include:
- Boost immunity
- Improve your mood instantly
- Calm stomach aches
- Fight colds and infections
- Energize your workout
- Support weight loss by triggering metabolism
- Regulate blood sugar
- Help lower blood pressure
And you probably have seen these shots ready-made at the grocery store, right? Whole Foods and other grocery stores stock ginger-lemon shots by brands like KOR and JUS. But they are expensive - $3 at least for two ounces.
Made at home in your blender, your shots will cost a fraction of that, even if you add in the optional cayenne pepper and coconut water.
How to Make Ginger Shots in a Blender
It's really easy to make ginger shots in a blender.
Read my complete recipe below and watch my video for a step by step but here are the general steps:
Step 1. Wash fresh ginger knobs, and and chop them roughly.
Step 2. Juice 4 lemons to achieve about ½ cup of lemon juice. Or use bottled organic pure lemon juice.
Step 3. Blend the chopped ginger, lemon juice, water and pepper.
Step 4. Pour the mixture into a strainer, and press until the remaining pulp is fairly dry.
Step 5. The captured liquid is your shots! Drink half and refrigerate the other half for tomorrow.
Is Ginger Really Healthy?
Yes! Ginger, one of the most common ingredients worldwide, has long been used to solve medical issues, ranging from colds to hypertension. An NIH recent study on ginger says that in recent years the root has gained popularity - and rightly so - for its preventative and detox strengths.
And let's not forget the lemon. This bright citrus fruit kicks up your immune system as well and your vitamin C levels to lofty heights!
And both energize you! Easy to make, try it daily - before breakfast - especially in the winter months to boost immunity. But also try it as an afternoon pick-me-up. One of these shots at 3pm wakens my brain much faster than chocolate.(ok but I still love chocolate)
What Makes Ginger Burn?
I know what you might be thinking. Isn't ginger is a bit burny going down? Yep, a bit, but not quite like chili peppers. If you want, chase down your shot with a glass of water, or even drink it diluted in an entire glass of water if that feels better.
Why is ginger so hot? It holds a substance called "gingerol" and yes, that is hot, but much less hot than the capsaicin found in searing chili peppers, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry. Plus the bright taste of lemon actually smooths the edge. I hope you give this recipe a try!
Power it: Add Cayenne Pepper and Coconut Water
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and use unsweetened coconut water to power up this recipe of ginger-lemon!
Cayenne pepper is known to boost metabolism, reduce hunger and even support digestive health. Meanwhile coconut water - unsweetened, fresh from the coconut version - is loaded with important nutrients that are often short in the average diet of today.
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Ginger Shots Blender Recipe - Sometimes there IS a quick fix!
Ingredients
Ginger Shot
- ½ cup fresh ginger knobs (wash, chopped; find in produce section)
- ½ cup lemon juice (squeezing 3-4 lemons should produce about ½ cup juice OR use organic bottled juice)
- ¼ cup water (or use coconut water)
- ⅛ tsp ground cayenne pepper (o ground black pepper)
Instructions
Prep
- Wash and chop fresh ginger into chunks, just small enough to blend.
- Squeeze 4 lemons to gather ½ cup of lemon juice, or measuring it out from a bottle of pure organic lemon juice.
Blend
- Add all ingredients to a blender
- Blend up the chopped ginger, lemon juice, water and pepper.
Press Mixture
- Pour the blended mixture through a strainer into a measuring cup.
- Push the mixture through a strainer until the pulp is fairly dry and you have captured most of the juice from the blended mixture.
Pour the Juice
- Pour out the liquid into two glasses and drink one ginger shot and refrigerate the other for tomorrow.
Storage
- This recipe makes about ½ cup. It can be stored in the refrigerator for a week but declines in potency with each day.
Amanda
This recipe looks great and simple. If I peel the ginger, do I still need to strain it? Thank you.
Dee Dine
Thanks for the 5 stars Amanda! Yes you'll have to strain it after blending to remove the fibers that even peeled ginger produces.
DMS
THANK YOU!!! This is so easy!!!!
Dee Dine
Yay! We love it too!
DS
I didn’t see how much pepper…I’m sure I missed something! Thank you!
Dee Dine
Just a pinch of cayenne or black pepper is fine. Or you can add more if you prefer.
laurad
I woke with a sore throat, made two shots, and now, late at night, my throat is fine. Thank you so much for the easy process. Laura
Dee Dine
Awesome news Laura!
kay45
Can you make turmeric shots like this?
Dee Dine
YES, and actually I have a Turmeric Shots Recipe with Video.
Don45
Your step by step phots and video are SO HELPFUL. Thank you.
Dee Dine
Great to hear, thank you!
aveng23
I made these! No more buying those expensive little bottles, yaya. Tastes just like Vivebrand.
Dee Dine
I'm so glad the recipe is helpful!
Lou
Goodness! This has a bite! I love it though, thanks for the recipe.
Dee Dine
Very welcome!
Geri6
Easy with the video! I used black pepper instead. So stimulating. Thank you for sharing.
Dee Dine
Glad you found the video useful!
roger
I tried this today and it is the easist method I have ever tried. Brilliant! Thank you for sharing
Dee Dine
You are welcome!
Jennie
I love how thorough this article is about the pros and cons. I am so tired of buying those expensive little bottles. Can't wait to try this.
Dee Dine
It is quite gingery but can be diluted with more water after you taste it. Good luck!
Nisha
I prepped my ginger they way the recipe described and it made a shot mild enough for my 7 year old.
Dee Dine
Glad my method came in useful to you!
geripop
Ran it through my blender even though its only a small blender. It worked perfectly. My shots are so strong and gingery. Thank you for sharing this idea!
Dee Dine
No problem!
Wendy
What do you do with the pulp after? Do you use it for anything or save it for something?
Dee Dine
Yes, you can dry it and use it as a healthier ground ginger to sprinkle on veggies or add to smoothies.
TO dry it, spread it in a pan and bake it at 150 F for three hours in the oven. Or of course use a dehydrater if you have one.
witclcik
Sounds totally refreshing!
Dee Dine
Glad you think so!!
Marlee
This came out amazing!! I used a food processor and apple juice instead of coconut water. This is a keeper recipe and so much cheaper than buying pre-made shots.
Dee Dine
Thanks for your feedback! So helpful!
Sarah Cooper
I added a tsp of ground turmeric and cayenne pepper. Wonderful anti-inflammatory.
socalled
So I should peel the ginger? Can I leave on the skin, it's so annoying to peel.
Dee Dine
You can leave it on since you'll be straining off the pulp.
mimiblue
I use lemon shots to wake up
Dee Dine
Me too!
Saul
Brilliant idea. Came to you from WikiHow. You're featured there.
Corey L.
Love these lemon shots. So cost effective, esp if you make them in bulk. I freeze ice cubes, and melt two each day. Thanks for sharing your technique. Corey
Eric
Wow! I'm so tired of spending on shots. I love KOR but so expensive. I'm going to try this.
Albertina
It came out great. Thank you!!!
Dee Dine
That's great news, thank you for telling me! Dee
DeAnna
I love this recipe! It was refreshing and my husband is now enjoying his daily shot. Thank you for sharing it!
Dee Dine
That's the best feedback, DeAnna, thank you! Dee
Home Plix
I am so happy you shared this simple recipe…what a great reminder to make homemade juice…gosh I totally forgot how wonderful juice is. i love your pitcher!
Dee Dine
So glad you love the recipe, thank you!
ANGELA
I love this recipe! I was buying this same type of shot at my local juice shop and it comes with a chaser (shot sized) of coconut water to tame the burn of the cayenne. I love being able to make this at home now. Thanks for sharing!
Dee Dine
That's interesting, that chaser. It is fun to be able to make it at home; so expensive at the store. Thank you for commenting!
Gloria
My son offered to make me a ginger shot when my tummy was upset and rumbling. Threatening to start "running". It was like tossing water on a fire. Within seconds I felt wonderful. I will do this at home, often . Thank you!
Dee Dine | Green Smoothie Gourmet
Yes, thank you so much for sharing your experience. It’s true! This shot has instant effects. Take care, Dee xx
Gracemary Rivera
I add water in the blender. Did I ruin the shots or does it still work?
Dee Dine | Green Smoothie Gourmet
Hi Gracemary, I'm sure they are not ruined, just diluted. Some people like them that way, less burny going down. Hope that helps, Dee xx
Melissa
Love this recipe! Can you work around the garlic press?
Dee
Of course, just peel and chop the ginger, and crush with the back of a spoon to release juices!
Suzanne
I don’t see garlic in the ingredients but I see it in the instructions. I love this idea though. Really need this.
Dee
Hi Suzanne, there is no garlic in this recipe - I recommend using a piece of equipment called a "garlic press" to squeeze the juice out of ginger. Dee xx
Suzanne
Whoops! So sorry