5-Minute Homemade Immunity Ginger Citrus Shots Recipe
Boost your immunity quickly with these refreshing 5-minute homemade immunity shots featuring the powerful combination of ginger, citrus, and warming spices. Packed with fresh lemon and orange juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne and black pepper, these shots are designed to invigorate your system and support overall wellness. Easily prepared in a blender and strained, these shots can be enjoyed cold or warmed as a soothing tea.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (2 ounces each)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Juice and Liquid Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon, 60ml)
- ⅓ cup orange juice (80ml)
- 1 Tbsp honey (15ml)
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (15ml)
- ½ cup water or coconut water (120ml)
Spices and Flavorings
- 3 inches fresh ginger root, roughly chopped (about 8cm) or 2-3 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Dash of black pepper
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ginger: Roughly chop the fresh ginger root; there is no need to peel it. This will add a fresh and zesty kick to your immunity shot.
- Blend ingredients: Add the chopped ginger, lemon juice, orange juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and water (or coconut water) to a blender. Blend everything together for about 30 seconds until smooth.
- Strain the mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag into a measuring cup or bowl. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press down on the ginger pulp to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp afterwards.
- Portion and store: Divide the strained juice into 2-ounce servings, ideally using small shot glasses. Store the shots in the refrigerator or freeze them in ice cube trays to enjoy throughout the week.
- Serve and enjoy: Drink the shots cold as is, or warm them by adding hot water to enjoy as a comforting tea.
Notes
- You can use ground ginger as an alternative if fresh ginger is unavailable, but fresh ginger offers the best flavor and benefits.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper according to your heat preference or skip it if you prefer a milder shot.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan option.
- Storing the shots in ice cube trays allows for quick thawing and portion control.
- Adding warm water transforms the shot into a soothing tea perfect for cold days or sore throats.
