Ginger Shot Recipe

This easy ginger shot recipe combines fresh ginger, lemon juice, honey, and a touch of black pepper for a spicy, tangy, and refreshing homemade drink. It takes just a few minutes to prepare and can be made with a grater, blender, or slow juicer. Discover more flavorful recipes like ginger shot recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 1 inch (5 grams) fresh ginger root, peeled
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey, preferably Manuka honey (optional)
• ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper, or 2 to 3 whole peppercorns (optional)

Directions

• Rinse the ginger thoroughly under running water, scrubbing it well to remove any dirt. Pat it dry and peel the skin with a spoon or table knife.
• For the manual method, grate about 5 grams of peeled ginger to produce approximately 1 tablespoon of ginger juice.
• Place a fine strainer over a small cup and add the grated ginger. Press it firmly with a spoon, then squeeze the pulp to extract as much juice as possible.
• Squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice into the ginger juice.
• Add honey and crushed black pepper if desired.
• Stir well until the honey is completely dissolved.
• For a blender method, blend peeled ginger with lemon juice and black pepper until smooth. Strain the mixture and stir in honey just before serving.
• If using a slow juicer, add the ginger followed immediately by the lemon juice. This method works best when making at least 4 to 5 shots.
• Serve the ginger shot immediately for the freshest flavor.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Servings: 1
• Yield: 1 shot