Ginger Shots is a refreshing health drink made with fresh ginger, lemon juice and honey. It is served in small glasses because the taste is strong and little spicy. Many people take this in the morning as a quick immunity drink. It hardly takes few minutes to prepare but the health benefits are enormous. Recipe included with step by step pictures and video.
This recipe has spicy taste from ginger, sour taste from lemon and mildly sweet because of honey. Pepper and salt adds extra kick and balance to the drink. It feels warming in throat and gives fresh feeling instantly. You can make this during cold season or when you want any refreshing spicy drink.
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About Ginger Shots
Ginger Shots are concentrated drinks prepared by blending fresh ginger with lemon juice and little sweetener. It is not like regular juice which you drink in large glass, ginger shots is served in small glasses only.
The name is 'ginger shots' because it is usually served in shot glasses. This is taken in small quantity because flavor is strong and sharp so it is usually served in 30-60 ml glasses.
Ginger is great for digestive and anti inflammatory problems. It just helps in improving digestion and may support immunity when taken regularly. Lemon adds vitamin C and gives bright taste to the drink. Together it makes a simple but powerful health drink to consume.
The texture is slightly thick and concentrated as water added is very less. You can drink it with the pulp for getting more fiber and extra goodness in it for your body but I usually strain and serve it.
You can adjust the sweetness and spice according to your taste preferences. It is very flexible and easy to customise how you like. You can even use orange juice or amla juice also for health benefits.
I usually prepare small batch and store in fridge for one or two days. In the morning I just shake and pour into small glass. It wakes up the senses immediately.
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Ginger Shots Ingredients
- Ginger - I have used fresh ginger for strong spicy flavor and warmth, choose fresh and firm ginger for best results. It gives nice heat and strong taste to the shots.
- Lemon - I just squeezed it for sourness and freshness. It balance the spice and adds vitamin C, you can adjust it as per your taste.
- Honey - I added this for natural sweetness. It reduce the sharpness of ginger and makes it little smooth, you can use maple syrup also if needed.
- Pepper powder - I used this for extra heat and spice. It gives a slight kick at the end and makes it more strong, you can reduce it if you want less spicy taste.
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How to make Ginger Shots Step by Step
1.Squeeze and extract lemon juice.
2.Peel the skin from ginger, chop into small pieces roughly.
3.To a mixer jar add 30 grams ginger along with 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 ½ tablespoon honey, ¼ teaspoon crushed pepper, a pinch of salt and ½ cup water.
4.Grind it to a puree and transfer to a strainer.
5.Press and extract the juice completely. Stop when it the dripping stops.
6.Ginger juice is ready.
7.Pour in shot glasses and serve.
Serve and consume immediately.
Expert Tips
- Fresh ginger - I just usually old dry ginger as it becomes too fibrous. Fresh ginger blends more easily.
- Strain properly - If you want smooth shot, strain well using fine sieve. If you like strong texture you can keep little pulp.
- Adjust honey - I taste after blending and then add little more honey if needed. Too much honey makes it overly sweet.
- Store in small bottle - I have stored in glass bottle in fridge. Shake well before serving as ingredients may settle.
- Start with small quantity - If you are new to ginger shots, start with small amount. It can feel very strong first time.
Serving and Storage
Serve Ginger Shots in short glasses preferably in morning in empty stomach. This goes well before breakfast as quick health boost. Store leftover in refrigerator in airtight bottle. It keeps well for one to two days, shake and pour before serving.
FAQS
1.Can I drink ginger shots daily?
Yes you can drink small quantity daily. But do not take too much if you have sensitive stomach.
2.Can I skip honey?
You can skip honey if you prefer no sweet taste. But it helps in balancing strong ginger flavor.
3.Can I make it without straining?
Yes you can drink without straining. It will be thicker and more strong in taste.
4.How long can I store this?
It keeps well in fridge for one to two days. After that flavor may change slightly.
5.Can I add turmeric to this?
Yes you can add a pinch of turmeric powder. It gives extra health benefits and warm color.
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Ginger Shots Recipe
Ingredients
- 30 grams ginger
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon crushed pepper
- a pinch of salt
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Squeeze and extract lemon juice.
- Peel the skin from ginger, chop into small pieces roughly.
- To a mixer jar add 30 grams ginger along with 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 ½ tablespoon honey, ¼ teaspoon crushed pepper, a pinch of salt and ½ cup water.
- Grind it to a puree and transfer to a strainer.
- Press and extract the juice completely. Stop when it the dripping stops.
- Ginger juice is ready.
- Pour in shot glasses and serve.
- Serve and consume immediately.
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Notes
- Fresh ginger - I just usually old dry ginger as it becomes too fibrous.Fresh ginger blends more easily.
- Strain properly - If you want smooth shot, strain well using fine sieve. If you like strong texture you can keep little pulp.
- Adjust honey - I taste after blending and then add little more honey if needed. Too much honey makes it overly sweet.
- Store in small bottle - I have stored in glass bottle in fridge. Shake well before serving as ingredients may settle.
- Start with small quantity - If you are new to ginger shots, start with small amount. It can feel very strong first time.
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