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How to Make Ginger Shots

Whether you’re fighting a cold, looking for a burst of energy, or trying to improve your immune system, ginger shots are a good idea. Blend fresh ginger root with intense flavors, such as turmeric, lemon, and black pepper. Then strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer and enjoy a shot.

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If you’d always like to have ginger shots on hand, freeze the liquid in an ice cube tray and thaw a cube whenever you need a boost!

3 cups (150 g) of ginger root, roughly chopped

Makes 4 to 6 shots

Makes about 2 to 4 shots

4 tablespoons (15 g) of grated ginger root
4 tablespoons (59 ml) of freshly squeezed lemon juice

Makes 7 shots

1 Chop the ginger and apple. Rinse a large piece of ginger root and 1 sweet apple, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Golden Delicious. Cut the apple into 4 equal pieces and place them in a blender. Then chop the ginger into rough pieces that are about ¹⁄₂ inch (1.3 cm) in size. Once you have 3 cups (150 g) of chopped ginger, put it in the blender with the apple pieces.^[1]
- Since you’ll be straining the mixture, there’s no need to peel the apple or ginger. You also don’t need to core the apple.
- If you have a juicer, you can use it instead of the blender.
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Variation: You can change the flavor of the ginger and turmeric shots by changing the citrus you use. For example, substitute 1 grapefruit or 3 to 4 tangerines instead of the lemons.
3 Add turmeric root and black pepper to the blender. Rinse 4 cups (200 g) of turmeric root and roughly chop them before putting them into the blender along with 1 pinch of ground black pepper. If you prefer an even spicier shot, add a pinch of ground cayenne pepper or cinnamon as well.^[3]
- There’s no need to peel the turmeric since you’ll be straining the liquid and the roots are too small to peel easily.
4 Blend the ingredients until they’re smooth. Put the lid on the blender and pulse the ingredients until the roots, apple, and lemons are combined. Continue to pulse the mixture until it’s thick and smooth.^[4]
- You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender occasionally.
5 Strain the ginger and turmeric mixture. Set a fine mesh strainer over a clean bowl and pour the mixture into it. Use the back of a spoon to press the liquid through the strainer so the solids remain.^[5]
- For even smoother shots, line the strainer with a piece of cheesecloth.
6 Drink and store the ginger turmeric shots. Transfer the liquid in the bowl to a storage container. Then pour some of it into a small shot glass and drink it, followed by a glass of water. Refrigerate the…