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    Home » Drinks » Ginger Shots Blender Recipe

    Ginger Shots Blender Recipe

    Sep 18, 2016 · Updated: Aug 31, 2021 by Dee Dine · Affliate links disclosure.

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    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 Shots! Without a juicer! Just Blender - Sometimes there IS a quick fix!

    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.

    hand chopping fresh ginger

    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)

    pour ginger shots into shot glasses

    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! Without a juicer! Just Blender - Sometimes there IS a quick fix!

    Ginger Shots Blender Recipe - Sometimes there IS a quick fix!

    Created by Dee Dine
    Make a ginger lemon blender shot easily and for pennies! This detox wellness shot of fresh ginger, lemon, water and pepper can boost your immunity, metabolism, energy, mood and more. The resulting ½ cup of ginger-lemon recipe makes 2 wellness shots. Watch my step by step VIDEO in this post!
    5 from 31 votes
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    Prep Time 4 mins
    Cook Time 1 min
    Total Time 5 mins
    Cuisine vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free
    Servings 2

    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)

    Useful Equipment

    • fine mesh sieve or strainer
    • hand lemon juicer
    • shot glasses
    • glass straws

    Instructions
     

    Prep

    • Wash and chop fresh ginger into chunks, just small enough to blend.
      hand chopping fresh ginger
    • Squeeze 4 lemons to gather ½ cup of lemon juice, or measuring it out from a bottle of pure organic lemon juice.
      juicing lemons

    Blend

    • Add all ingredients to a blender
      ginger shot ingredients
    • Blend up the chopped ginger, lemon juice, water and pepper.
      ginger shot ingredients in blender

    Press Mixture

    • Pour the blended mixture through a strainer into a measuring cup.
      straining ginger shot mixture so pulp remains
    • Push the mixture through a strainer until the pulp is fairly dry and you have captured most of the juice from the blended mixture.
      straining ginger shot mixture so pulp remains

    Pour the Juice

    • Pour out the liquid into two glasses and drink one ginger shot and refrigerate the other for tomorrow.
      pour ginger shots into shot glasses

    Storage

    • This recipe makes about ½ cup. It can be stored in the refrigerator for a week but declines in potency with each day.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword blender wellness shot, detox shot, digestive support, ginger lemon, ginger shot, ginger shots, immunity boost shot, wellness shot
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    Dee Dine is founder of Green Smoothie Gourmet, a plant based recipe blog, and author of two recent cookbooks, Crazy Healthy with 4 Ingredients and the immunity-boosting smoothie /juice/wellness shot book, 4-Ingredient Smoothies + Juices . On this blog you'll find incredibly healthy easy recipes with hidden veggies for anyone wanting to eat healthier, regardless of diet. Dee has graduate degrees in sciences and journalism, is editor at The Feedfeed and a nutritional expert at WikiHow. More about Dee Dine here.

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    Comments

    1. Amanda

      February 26, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks great and simple. If I peel the ginger, do I still need to strain it? Thank you.

      • Dee Dine

        February 28, 2022 at 2:51 pm

        Thanks for the 5 stars Amanda! Yes you'll have to strain it after blending to remove the fibers that even peeled ginger produces.

    2. DMS

      January 25, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      THANK YOU!!! This is so easy!!!!

      • Dee Dine

        January 25, 2022 at 6:48 pm

        Yay! We love it too!

    3. DS

      January 25, 2022 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t see how much pepper…I’m sure I missed something! Thank you!

      • Dee Dine

        January 25, 2022 at 6:49 pm

        Just a pinch of cayenne or black pepper is fine. Or you can add more if you prefer.

    4. laurad

      August 24, 2021 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      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

        August 24, 2021 at 6:15 pm

        Awesome news Laura!

    5. kay45

      August 24, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      Can you make turmeric shots like this?

      • Dee Dine

        August 24, 2021 at 6:15 pm

        YES, and actually I have a Turmeric Shots Recipe with Video.

    6. Don45

      August 24, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      Your step by step phots and video are SO HELPFUL. Thank you.

      • Dee Dine

        August 24, 2021 at 6:16 pm

        Great to hear, thank you!

    7. aveng23

      August 24, 2021 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      I made these! No more buying those expensive little bottles, yaya. Tastes just like Vivebrand.

      • Dee Dine

        August 24, 2021 at 6:16 pm

        I'm so glad the recipe is helpful!

    8. Lou

      August 24, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      Goodness! This has a bite! I love it though, thanks for the recipe.

      • Dee Dine

        August 24, 2021 at 6:16 pm

        Very welcome!

    9. Geri6

      August 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      Easy with the video! I used black pepper instead. So stimulating. Thank you for sharing.

      • Dee Dine

        August 17, 2021 at 12:32 pm

        Glad you found the video useful!

    10. roger

      August 17, 2021 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      I tried this today and it is the easist method I have ever tried. Brilliant! Thank you for sharing

      • Dee Dine

        August 17, 2021 at 12:32 pm

        You are welcome!

    11. Jennie

      June 16, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      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

        June 16, 2021 at 7:30 pm

        It is quite gingery but can be diluted with more water after you taste it. Good luck!

    12. Nisha

      June 16, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      I prepped my ginger they way the recipe described and it made a shot mild enough for my 7 year old.

      • Dee Dine

        June 16, 2021 at 7:29 pm

        Glad my method came in useful to you!

    13. geripop

      June 16, 2021 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      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

        June 16, 2021 at 7:29 pm

        No problem!

        • Wendy

          February 19, 2022 at 12:42 pm

          What do you do with the pulp after? Do you use it for anything or save it for something?

        • Dee Dine

          February 19, 2022 at 4:38 pm

          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.

    14. witclcik

      September 28, 2020 at 2:51 am

      Sounds totally refreshing!

      • Dee Dine

        September 28, 2020 at 4:37 pm

        Glad you think so!!

    15. Marlee

      July 19, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      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

        July 20, 2020 at 11:43 am

        Thanks for your feedback! So helpful!

    16. Sarah Cooper

      June 25, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      I added a tsp of ground turmeric and cayenne pepper. Wonderful anti-inflammatory.

    17. socalled

      June 25, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      So I should peel the ginger? Can I leave on the skin, it's so annoying to peel.

      • Dee Dine

        June 25, 2020 at 4:52 pm

        You can leave it on since you'll be straining off the pulp.

    18. mimiblue

      June 25, 2020 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      I use lemon shots to wake up

      • Dee Dine

        June 25, 2020 at 4:16 pm

        Me too!

    19. Saul

      June 25, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      Brilliant idea. Came to you from WikiHow. You're featured there.

    20. Corey L.

      June 25, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      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

    21. Eric

      June 25, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! I'm so tired of spending on shots. I love KOR but so expensive. I'm going to try this.

    22. Albertina

      April 09, 2020 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      It came out great. Thank you!!!

      • Dee Dine

        April 09, 2020 at 8:46 am

        That's great news, thank you for telling me! Dee

    23. DeAnna

      April 05, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! It was refreshing and my husband is now enjoying his daily shot. Thank you for sharing it!

      • Dee Dine

        April 05, 2020 at 6:08 pm

        That's the best feedback, DeAnna, thank you! Dee

    24. Home Plix

      September 14, 2019 at 7:26 am

      5 stars
      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

        September 18, 2019 at 5:23 pm

        So glad you love the recipe, thank you!

    25. ANGELA

      September 14, 2019 at 12:01 am

      5 stars
      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

        September 18, 2019 at 5:23 pm

        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!

    26. Gloria

      September 23, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      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

        September 23, 2018 at 10:16 pm

        Yes, thank you so much for sharing your experience. It’s true! This shot has instant effects. Take care, Dee xx

    27. Gracemary Rivera

      August 30, 2018 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      I add water in the blender. Did I ruin the shots or does it still work?

      • Dee Dine | Green Smoothie Gourmet

        August 31, 2018 at 7:34 pm

        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

    28. Melissa

      May 09, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! Can you work around the garlic press?

      • Dee

        May 09, 2018 at 9:17 pm

        Of course, just peel and chop the ginger, and crush with the back of a spoon to release juices!

    29. Suzanne

      February 23, 2018 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      I don’t see garlic in the ingredients but I see it in the instructions. I love this idea though. Really need this.

      • Dee

        February 23, 2018 at 4:15 pm

        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

          May 09, 2019 at 7:10 pm

          5 stars
          Whoops! So sorry

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