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Ginger Shot

Updated: Oct 30, 2024 · Published: Aug 2, 2022 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 18 Comments

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These Ginger Shots are made with just 4 ingredients and ready in just a couple of minutes. An immune booster shot made with ginger, lemon, honey and water, it's a really concentrated burst of ginger that has anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting, and antioxidant properties. Skip the expensive store bought versions and try making this ginger shot yourself.

Bottles of ginger shot and lemon halves.

We used to buy Moju Ginger Shots from the supermarket during the winter months to boost our immune system, but they are very expensive considering they are made with fairly budget friendly ingredients and they take just a couple of minutes to blend up yourself. This copy cat recipe is pretty spot on and really cheap to make!

If you are looking for some other drink recipes to give you a pick me up, then why not try our soothing Honey and Lemon Drink, easy Immune Booster Juice or our delicious Green Smoothie?

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How to Make Ginger Shots - Step by Step
  • Storage
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Ginger Recipes
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Why You Will Love It

  • Cheap - If you buy ginger in bulk, then these ginger shots are really cheap to make. It's worth spending a little more on good honey though.
  • Adaptable - You can adapt the amount of ginger used, depending on how "hot" you like it. The more ginger the better we say.
  • Stores well - This ginger shot recipe stores really well, so we make a big batch and keep them in the fridge to drink throughout the week.

Ingredients and Substitutions

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A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Water - We add this to the ginger shot to thin it out and make it go further. Pure ginger would be a bit to intense, even for us ginger lovers.
  • Lemon - Lemon and ginger is such a delicious combination and the lemon takes a little bit of the heat off. Not to mention having its own nutritional benefits.
  • Ginger - The star of the show. You always want to use fresh ginger and buy it in bulk to make this cheaper.
  • Honey - This is optional, but we always add it. Not only does it add a little sweetness, but we use Manuka honey which has lots of health benefits. You can use regular honey though if you prefer.

Variations

There are only 4 ingredients in these ginger shots, however there are a couple of ways that you can adapt it. We used lemon juice to make lemon ginger juice, but you can use lime or orange instead, or even pineapple juice.

Along with the ginger, you can add some fresh turmeric which is also a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

If you want this ginger shot really "hot" then you can add some black pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper to it.

Instead of honey, you could sweeten it with maple syrup or agave.

We used tap water, but you could use coconut water which would give it a nice added flavour and some natural sweetness too.

How to Make Ginger Shots - Step by Step

A blender jug half filled with lemon juice.
  1. Step 1: Pour the lemon juice into a blender jug.
Water, honey and ginger added to the blender.
  1. Step 2: Add the water, honey and ginger.
A blender with all the ingredients in it.
  1. Step 3: Use a high-powered blender to blend until the ginger is as fine as possible.
A nut milk bag over a jug filled with the ginger mixture.
  1. Step 4: Place a nut milk bag, cheese cloth, or muslin over a jug, and empty the ginger mixture into it.
A hand squeezing juice through a nut milk bag.
  1. Step 5: Squeeze the bag to extract as much liquid as possible.
Juice being poured into small bottles.
  1. Step 6: Use a funnel to pour the juice into individual shot bottles.

Storage

If you store these in sealed bottles then they will keep in the fridge for up to a week. We make about 14 bottles at a time and then we have one each a day.

These are the Little Juice Bottles that we used - they seal tight and are perfect for storage. They are also good for taking things camping as well.

You can also freeze these as well. Then we like to add a little hot water to them to defrost and enjoy as a warm drink. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays.

A small plastic bottle containing ginger and lemon juice.

Extra Tips

  • Warning - ginger gives a burning sensation when you drink it. These ginger shots are intense and give. a powerful kick, but in a good way.
  • Did you know that you can peel ginger with a teaspoon? We peeled the ginger first, but you don't have to as it all gets strained before serving anyway.
  • You can use ground ginger if you don't have fresh, but fresh is always best. If you don't have a high powered blender, then use ground instead of fresh. If using ground, use 2 teaspoons instead.
  • Add a little apple cider vinegar for extra nutritional benefits.
  • It's best to take your ginger shot first thing in the morning, about 30 minutes before eating.
An individual ginger shot with other bottles in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any side effects of too much ginger?

If you have too much ginger, it can cause heartburn. So don't drink more than one of these shots a day. We tend to only drink these at 2-3 weeks at a time, rather than all through the year.

What can I used instead of a cheese cloth?

If you don't have a cheese cloth/nut milk bag, then a muslin or tea towel will work. You could use use a fine mesh sieve.

What can I do with the leftover pulp?

After you have squeezed all the juice out of the nut bag, then you are left with some pulp. Don't waste it, as there is lots of goodness in it. You can blend it into smoothies so nothing goes to waste.

Can I make ginger shots without a blender?

Yes, you can, but it will take longer. You can grate the ginger and put everything in the nut milk bag and strain.

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Recipe

Six bottles of ginger shot next to some lemon halves.

Ginger Shot

By: Dannii Martin
Skip the expensive store bought versions and make this ginger shot yourself. Made with just 4 ingredients and ready in just a couple of minutes.
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Gluten Free
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Low Fat
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Vegetarian
4.85 from 19 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 61kcal
Allergens:
No Common Allergens

Ingredients

  • 100 g (3.5 oz) Fresh ginger - peeled and finely chopped
  • 5 Lemons - juice only
  • 250 ml (1 cups) Water
  • 2 tablespoon Honey

Instructions

  • Pour the juice of 5 Lemons into a blender jug.
  • Add 250 ml Water, 2 tablespoon Honey and 100 g Fresh ginger.
  • Blend until the ginger is as fine as possible.
  • Place a nut milk bag (or muslin) over a jug, and empty the ginger mixture into it.
  • Squeeze the bag to extract as much juice as possible.
  • Use a funnel to pour the juice into individual shot bottles.

Recipe Tips

  • Warning - ginger gives a burning sensation when you drink it. These ginger shots are intense, but in a good way.
  • Did you know that you can peel ginger with a teaspoon? We peeled the ginger first, but you don't have to as it all gets strained before serving anyway.
  • You can use ground ginger if you don't have fresh, but fresh is always best. If you don't have a high powered blender, then use ground instead of fresh. If using ground, use 2 teaspoons instead.
  • Add a little apple cider vinegar for extra nutritional benefits.
  • It's best to take your ginger shot first thing in the morning, about 30 minutes before eating.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

 

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Comments

  1. Chris Key says

    February 10, 2025 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome! Easy to make and a proper pick me in the morning! Thanks Dannii.

    Reply
  2. Aussie_Mum says

    March 03, 2024 at 8:32 am

    2 stars
    Looking for similar Thailand Ginger shot to make at home for family NOT STORE BOUGHT RUBBISH full of white sugars...
    Recipe easy to follow just made in vitamix added a bit more ginger my ginger is fresh did batch enough for two servings.
    I even added a bit of black pepper to mix... Just had a shot thimble to taste, its very mild flavour no intense Ginger taste.
    Was looking at immunity/ health shot for morning.
    Maybe need to adapt recipe that's why 2*

    Reply
    • Dannii Martin says

      March 04, 2024 at 8:06 am

      We make this twice a week, we make batches for family members too, and it has always had a very intense ginger flavour. I am not sure what these "Thailand ginger shots" are, but this recipe for ginger shots has an intense ginger taste, as long as you are using the correct amount of really fresh ginger.

      Reply
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