Ginger lemon Blender Shot! Make a ginger lemon blender shot easily and for pennies! This detox wellness shot 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. This power detox combo can be created using a blender, no juicer necessary.
And why would you want to take this daily? So many reasons - immunity, detox, even weight-control.
Studies show that this shot also clears mysterious issues to skin, supports muscles, assists digestion, helps with nausea, is an anti-inflammatory, cleanses, detoxes and provides antioxidants.
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.
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-Lemon Shots Blender Recipe - Sometimes there IS a quick fix!
Ingredients
Ginger Shot
- ¼ cup fresh raw ginger knobs (peeled, chopped)
- ½ cup lemon juice (squeezing 3-4 lemons should produce about ½ cup juice)
Optional Power UP
- 1 pinch of ground cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp coconut water (reduce lemon juice by 2 tbsp if you intend to use coconut water in this recipe)
Useful Equipment
- Find All Necessary Equipment Here
- Blender (I use Blendtec )
- 2-ounce shot glasses with silver screw caps
- Tiny Shot Glasses (I use this brand)
- Fine Mesh Sieve or Strainer (Here is a good set)
- Hand Garlic Press (I use this one)
- Hand Lemon Juicer (I use this brand)
- Glass Straws
Instructions
Preparing Ginger (3 ways)
- There are three ways to prepare the ginger for the recipe, depending on how strong you want the ginger flavor. I have listed methods below starting with least strong ginger flavor to strongest.FIRST METHOD (mild heat): Using the edge of a spoon, you can scrap away the skin from the chunks of ginger (doesn't have to be perfectly clear of skin), chop the ginger into rough chunks, and then press each chunk through a garlic press (see equipment list above) and put ONLY the resulting juice in the blender. There won't be much juice per chunk, so this option is least burny.
SECOND METHOD (medium heat): You can follow procedure above and toss BOTH juice and pulp from garlic press action into the blender.
THIRD METHOD (strongest heat): You can wash the ginger, chop it roughly, and toss it skin ON into a high speed blender. Since you are straining away the pulp this might work for you but only if you have a very strong high-speed blender such as a newer Blendtec or Vitamix
Juice the Lemons
- Once you have your fresh ginger in the blender, it’s time to juice the lemons. First WARM the lemons to get the most juice out of them.Either microwave for 10 seconds, or let the lemons sit in a bowl of hot water. Cut the lemons at angle for optimum juice extraction. Use a hand or bowl juicer also to be sure to extract the most juice.Just a note: it is best to juice fresh lemons, not use bottled lemon juice which is missing nutrients from being processed.
Make the Shots
- When you have both ginger and lemon in the blender, it’s time to blend. (If you are intending to add cayenne pepper and coconut water, add it now.)
Blend the chopped/pressed ginger and lemon juice until fairly cloudy, then pour this mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pushing the pulp against the screen with the back of a spoon to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Save the pulp refrigerated to add to a fruity smoothie mixture within 24 hours.
Store your Juice
- Store the juice you gathered in the refrigerator for 1 week.
The general recommendation for drinking ginger-lemon shots is to drink 1-2 ounces a day, typically in the morning before drinking or eating anything else, and be sure to drink it all at once.
I use a glass straw and try to avoid getting the lemon on my teeth since lemon can wear away enamel, and the straw makes drinking it very fast and a non-event. But you can have a glass of water right after to wash away any burning if you'd like.Happy detoxing!
Nutrition
Dee Dine is founder of Green Smoothie Gourmet, a plant based recipe blog, and author of the recent cookbook, Crazy Healthy with 4 Ingredients and another immunity-boosting smoothie shot book, 4-Ingredient Smoothies + Juices , due out in January 2021. On this blog you'll find incredibly easy recipes with hidden veggies for anyone wanting to eat healthier, regardless of diet. Dee has graduate degrees in sciences and journalism, editor at The Feedfeed and a nutritional expert at WikiHow. More about Dee Dine here.
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