Enjoy this immune-boosting, powerful wellness ginger shots recipe and learn about the ginger shot benefits and how to make the most of this healthful ingredient!
Rinse and scrub the ginger. There's usually no need to peel it, especially when using a juicer. However, if you want to peel it for any reason, using a spoon to peel ginger is the easiest and quickest method.
Cut the ginger and apple (if using) into a few pieces, small enough to fit through your juicer chute.
Feed the ginger and other ingredients through a juicer then enjoy your shots! If using a blender, you'll need some additional liquid to help it blend so that the concoction won't be as concentrated. Then strain it through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag.
Storage Instructions
Store: For optimal nutrients and health benefits, it's best to consume fresh juice as quickly as possible. However, these ginger shots will store in an airtight jar in the fridge for 2-3 days.Freeze: If you make a large batch, I highly recommend freezing (for 2-3 months) the extras in an ice cube tray (in 60ml shot-sized portions) that can be left to thaw in the fridge overnight.
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Notes
When to consume the ginger shots? While it's technically fine to consume a ginger wellness shot any time of the day, my preference is when I wake up (within 30 minutes) before breakfast.Not only does this help the nutrients to absorb quicker (as your stomach is empty so it'll go straight to your intestines to process), but ginger will also help to charge your metabolism following the overnight "fast," curb an uneasy stomach, and give you an all-natural energy boost.Add turmeric, lemon, honey, or cayenne pepper for an extra boost for your immune system. Check these recipes for details: