4 simple ginger shots to boost the immune system

Feeling tired? Want a boost, or are you coming down with something? Have a ginger shot!

Ginger is a fantastic root with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

It is often used to relieve digestive problems and 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 refrigerator 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

• 5 dl organic coconut water
• 6 cm fresh turmeric or 1 tsp dried turmeric
• 3 cm fresh ginger
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• 1 pinch of black pepper

1. Blend the coconut water, ginger and turmeric in a blender. 2. Strain the liquid if desired. 3. Season with the remaining ingredients.

2. Ginger shot with chili

• 1 organic lemon, peeled
• 1 dl water
• 1/4 tsp chili
• 1 large piece of ginger

1. Wash and peel 1 lemon, then place the pieces in a blender. 2. Add the water and chili powder, and blend for one minute. 3. Cut a piece of ginger into thin slices. Add it and blend. 4. Strain the liquid through a nut milk bag if desired.

3. Ginger shot with turmeric

• 3 organic lemons, 2 peeled, 1 unpeeled
• Approx. 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 you blend them, you may need to strain the liquid through a nut milk bag, depending on your preferred consistency. 2. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze. 3. Once the ice cubes are frozen, store them in an airtight freezer-safe container. 4. Every morning, take one cube and add it to a little warm water. 5. Stir and enjoy.

4. Beneficial ginger tea

• 3 centimetres of fresh ginger
• 4 dl water
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 lime or lemon
• 1 to 2 tbsp honey, to taste

1. Clean a piece of ginger and cut it into thin slices.
2. Bring the water to a boil and add the ginger, either in a large cup or a thermos. Leave to steep for at least 15 min.
3. You can also simmer the ginger in a saucepan for up to 30 min for a stronger tea.
4. Add freshly squeezed citrus juice and raw honey.

Serving suggestions

Ginger shots can be served in small glasses or consumed 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 favourite juice or smoothie.

To store ginger shots for longer, keep them in the freezer for 2-3 months. This works best if you use an ice cube tray to freeze the shots individually. Then let them thaw naturally before consumption or blend them again with a little water.

Buy ready-pressed ginger shots

If you do not have time to make your own ginger shots, you can buy ready-made juice containing 32% ginger, 58% apple, 9.5% lemon and 0.5% chili, with no additives or sweeteners.