Do you feel tired? Want to boost yourself or are you getting sick? Take a ginger shot!
Ginger is a fantastic root with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is often used to ease digestive issues, nausea, and to fight colds.
Here we share four different recipes for ginger shots and ginger tea that you can use to get more ginger into your diet.
Recipes for three different ginger shots
Ginger shots taste best when fresh, but they can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days. Store the liquid in an airtight container and keep in mind that the longer it sits, the less potent it becomes.
1. Ginger shot with coconut water
- 500 ml organic coconut water
- 6 cm fresh turmeric or 1 tsp dried turmeric
- 3 cm fresh ginger
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 pinch black pepper
1. Blend coconut water, ginger, and turmeric in a blender. 2. Strain the liquid if desired. 3. Adjust the taste with the remaining ingredients.
2. Ginger shot with chili
- 1 organic lemon, peeled
- 100 ml water
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1 large piece of ginger
1. Wash and peel 1 lemon, cut into pieces and place in a blender. 2. Add water and chili powder and blend for one minute. 3. Slice a piece of ginger thinly. Add and blend. 4. Strain the liquid through a nut milk bag if desired.
3. Ginger shot with turmeric
- 3 organic lemons, 2 peeled, 1 with peel
- About 3 cm piece of ginger
- 1–2 tsp turmeric powder or fresh turmeric
- 1 glass of water
1. Juice the ingredients in a juicer or blend them in a blender. If blending, the liquid may need to be strained through a nut milk bag depending on your preference. 2. Pour into an ice cube tray to freeze. 3. Once the cubes are frozen, store them in an airtight container suitable for the freezer. 4. Each morning, take one cube and add a little warm water. 5. Stir and it’s ready to drink.
4. Soothing ginger tea
- 3 centimeters fresh ginger
- 400 ml water
- 1 tbsp fresh juice from 1/2 lime or lemon
- 1 to 2 tbsp honey, to taste
- Clean a piece of ginger and slice it thinly.
- Boil water and add the ginger, either in a large cup or a thermos. Let steep for at least 15 minutes.
- You can also simmer the ginger in a pot for up to 30 minutes for a stronger tea.
- Add fresh pressed citrus and raw honey.
Serving tips
Ginger shots can be served in small glasses or drunk in 1-2 sips.
You can also serve them with ice and sparkling water to make a mocktail or add a shot to your fresh favorite juice or smoothie.
To store ginger shots for a longer time, keep them in the freezer for 2-3 months. This works best if you freeze the shots individually in an ice cube tray. Let them thaw naturally before consumption or mix them again with a little water.
Buy ready-pressed ginger shots
If you don’t have time to make your own ginger shots, you can buy ready-made juice with 32% ginger, 58% apple, 9.5% lemon, and 0.5% chili, without additives or sweeteners.
