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.
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
- 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
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
- Step 1: Pour the lemon juice into a blender jug.
- Step 2: Add the water, honey and ginger.
- Step 3: Use a high-powered blender to blend until the ginger is as fine as possible.
- Step 4: Place a nut milk bag, cheese cloth, or muslin over a jug, and empty the ginger mixture into it.
- Step 5: Squeeze the bag to extract as much liquid as possible.
- 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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
Ginger Shot
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
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.
Shari says
Hello,
How many oz is one serving?
Thank,
Shari
Tara says
Oh, wow, I've been buying this immune booster juice from the store not knowing that it could be made so easily at home! Just 4 ingredients and so simple! Thank you!
Sharon says
Brilliant! These little beauties are going to be on repeat this fall when the sickies start circulating. What a wonderful form of natural defense! Thanks for sharing this. Can't wait to get the cute little bottles.
Janessa says
I had no idea making my own Ginger Shots was this easy! Great to know heading into cold and flu season.
Mirlene says
Making my own saves me more money! I usually take it without honey but adding it will make it more sweeter!
Dee says
Such a great idea to take a natural and holistic approach to boosting immunity!
cyndy says
Such a great idea and it saves soooo much money. I added turmeric to mine, as well. Thanks for the tips!
Kathleen says
What a great ginger shot. Good for you and easy to make. I appreciate your tips too. I think I'll add apple cider vinegar to mine.
Savita says
Such an amazing recipe, love how easy it is to make these ginger shots.
Suja MD says
One of my favorites! These looks absolutely great! can't wait to try!
Tayler Ross says
I've been buying something similar at the grocery store, but they're so expensive! These shots taste way better and they're so easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
Andrea says
I'm going to try this. I've been trying to get more ginger into my diet. Thanks!
Alison Saalbach Corey says
This is an amazing recipe! Thanks, Dannii for sharing this!
Toni says
I love how quick and easy this is to make!
Dana says
These are awesome! Going to be doing shots of these regularly—flu season is upon us!