Ginger shots are concentrated drinks made mainly from fresh ginger. They are easy to prepare at home and can be taken in small quantities.
🫚 Ingredients
- 1 large piece of fresh ginger (about 100–150g)
- 1 lemon
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- ½–1 cup clean water
- A small piece of turmeric (optional)
- A pinch of black pepper (optional, especially if using turmeric)
🥤 How to prepare
- Wash and peel the ginger and cut it into smaller pieces.
- Blend the ginger with about ½ cup of water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a clean sieve or cheesecloth to remove the pulp.
- Add fresh lemon juice and honey to taste.
- If using turmeric, blend or mix it in. Add a tiny pinch of black pepper.
- Pour into a clean bottle and refrigerate.
You can take about 30–60 ml (2–4 tablespoons) at a time. It is quite strong, so you don’t need a large glass.
🌿 Possible health benefits
1. May support digestion
Ginger can help with digestive discomfort, bloating and nausea.
2. May help with nausea
Ginger has been studied for its ability to reduce certain types of nausea, including motion sickness and pregnancy-related nausea.
3. Contains antioxidants
Ginger and lemon contain compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
4. May have anti-inflammatory effects
Ginger contains bioactive compounds such as gingerols, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
5. May support immunity
Lemon provides vitamin C, while ginger contains various antioxidant compounds. However, a ginger shot is not a cure or guaranteed prevention for infections.
⚠️ A little caution
Ginger shots are very concentrated. Drinking too much may cause heartburn, stomach irritation or diarrhoea in some people. If you have a sensitive stomach, start with a small amount. Also, honey should not be given to children under 1 year old.
Foodies Corner tip: For a refreshing version, add pineapple juice or a few pieces of fresh pineapple when blending. 🍍🫚