Benefits of Ginger Shots (and the Perfect Recipe)

Ingredients

• fresh ginger root, washed and chopped½ cup
• chopped turmeric root (or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder)2 tablespoons
• cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon
• fresh lemon juice¼ cup
• apple cider vinegar½ cup
• coconut water½ cup

Method

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture over a fine-mesh sieve into a small pitcher.
3. Divide juice into smaller glasses for storage in the refrigerator or ice cubes for storage in the freezer.

Swaps & notes

You can make a large batch of ginger shots by doubling or tripling this recipe, and then freeze servings in an ice cube tray. They will last 2-3 months. Add a natural sweetener if desired, such as stevia, raw honey or maple syrup. Consider adding a pinch of black pepper for an even greater anti-inflammatory effect. If this drink is too bitter for your taste, consider substituting fresh orange or pineapple juice for the lemon. It'll retain the levels of vitamin C but add more fruit sugar. Turn your shot into a longer-lasting beverage by adding sparkling water after blending.