Description
A refreshing ginger shot packed with flavor and health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces fresh ginger root (about ½ cup roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup coconut water (or tap water)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Wash the ginger root, but leave the peel intact. Chop the ginger into large chunks and place in the blender.
- Pour in the lemon juice, coconut water, honey, and add a dash of cayenne.
- Cover the blender and purée on high-speed until extremely smooth.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a measuring pitcher or glass. Pour the puréed ginger juice into the strainer. Then use a spatula or spoon to press down on the pulp to extract all the ginger juice.
- Pour the strained juice into shot glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- This ginger shot can be adjusted with more or less cayenne to suit your taste.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg