Lemon Ginger Shot Recipe
If you’ve been looking for an easy way to incorporate something healthy into your lifestyle this January, adding a ginger shot may be the perfect addition to your routine. These powerful wellness shots boost your immunity and contain powerful antioxidants that are beneficial in a multitude of ways. A lemon and ginger shot is made with fresh lemons and ginger of course, as well as water, honey and turmeric. All of which ingredients can easily be found at most grocery stores. While ginger shots can be enjoyed on their own first thing in the morning, they can also be incorporated into water, either hot or cold to make a tangy and spicy tea, or added to a smoothie. Keep this recipe handy this winter for a quick and easy way to incorporate this great addition to your morning routine which may help to stave off flus.
Benefits of Lemon
Lemons are among the healthiest fruits in the world, and they are full of nutrients that promote health and wellness. They also add delicious flavour and nutritional value to beverages. Lemons are overflowing with vitamin C and antioxidants that promote heart health, help prevent kidney stones and cell damage, and also aid in iron absorption. Drinking lemon can help to flush out toxins, aid in digestion, promote weight loss and help improve skin health.
Benefits of Ginger
For centuries, Ginger has been used to treat a wide variety of ailments, including but not limited to nausea, inflammation, and indigestion. It has a long-standing reputation for being an effective natural remedy. Ginger is bursting with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a top choice for maintaining optimal health and wellness. It is also known to relieve menstrual pain.
Lemon Ginger Shot Recipe
If you’re ready to make this lemon ginger shot recipe please know that you can adjust the ingredients to match your own personal preferences. Choosing organic produce may also give you an added health boost. You’ll know just how expensive ginger shots can be if you have ever purchased one from a grocer or juice retailer. These homemade wellness shots will save you a quite a few bucks!
Listing the tools I use and own for this recipe below:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
Yields 12, 2 ounce shots
- 7 medium sized lemons
- 3 inch piece of Ginger
- 2 – 3 tbsps honey
- 600 ml water
- 1.5 tsp of Turmeric or 8 capsules – optional
METHOD
- Add 600 ml of water to blender.
- Half and juice lemons straight into blender. Be careful not to allow seeds into the blender. If this happens, simply scoop out with a spoon.
- Cut 3 inch piece of ginger and skin. Add more or less ginger to taste. I like to skin the ginger prior to adding to the blender as this produces less pulp and is easier to strain after blending.
- Add 2 – 3 tablespoons of honey.
- Add turmeric to blender. If adding capsules, break the capsules and add the powder to the blender. If adding turmeric powder, be sure to add pepper to activate the turmeric.
- Blend for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- After blending, strain through a find mesh strainer or cheese cloth to remove ginger pulp.
- Fill 2 ounce shot bottles. Refrigerate. Keeps for up to 1 week in fridge.
