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    Lemon Apple Ginger Shot

    Sep 6, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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    apple and ginger shot served in espresso glasses

    Boost your immune system with this easy homemade apple and lemon ginger shot and stay healthy during the winter. You only need a few ingredients to make this apple ginger shot at home.

    apple and ginger shot served in espresso glasses

    One thing I can’t miss during the colder months of the year are lemon ginger shots. Not only are they immunity-boosting, yet I love the taste and the spicy ginger kick they leave in your mouth!

    I discovered wellness shots for the first time while traveling. Switzerland is always a little behind on food trends (or trends in general), so it might not come to anybody’s surprise that I discovered the first wellness shot only about two years ago in a store here in Switzerland.

    This and the fact that those shots are quite expensive, I love preparing my ginger shots at home.

    ginger shot recipe filled in a glass bottle

    Ginger Shot Benefits

    With this apple and ginger shot recipe, you are prepared for a winter without the flu.

    Fresh ginger not only boosts your immune system, it also contains antibacterial effects and is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects!

    Mixed with lemon juice, turmeric powder, and fresh apple, and your body is ready to fight on high speed. Drink one every morning, and you are well-prepared for the coming winter and flu season.

    Ginger shots are also beneficial if you caught a cold. Double the dose during this time!

    lemon ginger shots served in shot glasses

    Easy Homemade Lemon Ginger Shot Recipe

    This easy recipe for homemade apple and ginger shot can be prepared on the weekend or an evening when you have some time. If you keep it refrigerated and stored in a glass bottle, this ginger lemon shot stays fresh for at least one week.

    Nowadays, you can find plenty of ginger shot varieties in the supermarket or in sandwich shops. My favorite one is the Ginger Shot from Pret a Manger. Unfortunately, there is no Pret a Manger in Switzerland, so I have to make ginger shots at home.

    But, let me say this. Those shots are super expensive if you buy them! You can easily make them at home with only a handful of ingredients and save lots of money.

    The recipe is no secret, and while some are made with a slow juicer, you can easily make it with or even without a blender at home.

    Let me show you how to make a ginger shot at home! Your wallet and body may thank me for it!

    ginger turmeric shot in a glass bottle

    How To Make Ginger Shots

    This particular recipe requires a blender, but don’t worry if you don’t have one. I am going to show you a second option, which is also super easy to make at home.

    • Ingredients you need to make this recipe: a piece of ginger, apple (of your choice), lemon, turmeric (optional but ginger turmeric shots are even better for your body), date syrup (or a fresh date/any other sweetener), and water.
    apples, ginger, lemon juice, and turmeric in a blender
    • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth! Super Easy!
    lemon ginger shot in a blender
    • Fill into a glass bottle and store refrigerated!
    lemon ginger shot in a glass bottle
    • If you never had ginger shots before, those are quite intense. You can add more water or sweetener to adjust it to your taste.

    How To Make A Ginger Shot Without A Blender

    No worries, there is an easy fix if you don’t have a blender at home.

    • Replace the apple and water with 1 cup (240ml) apple juice.
    • Furthermore, you need to grate your ginger using a Zester. You can use any grater, but I love the Zester from Microplane, as it grates the ginger super thin and soft. A zester is also suitable to grate garlic, muscat nut, chocolate, and so much more!
    • Add all ingredient in a shaker or glass bottle and shake well until you have a nicely combined drink.

    More Winter Drink Recipe You’ll Love:

    • Vegan Chai Tea Latte
    • Beetroot Latte
    • Vegan Hot Chocolate
    • Rose Tea Latte

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    apple and ginger shot served in espresso glasses

    Lemon Apple Ginger Shot

    Aline Cueni
    Boost your immune system with this easy homemade apple and lemon ginger shot and stay healthy during the winter. You only need a few ingredients to make this apple ginger shot at home.
    4.78 from 27 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Vegan
    Servings 8
    Calories 21 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 apple
    • 0.5 lemon only juice
    • 1 inch piece (30g) ginger
    • 1 tsp ground turmeric or a piece fresh turmeric
    • 1 cup (240ml) water
    • 1 tbsp date syrup or agave nectar, maple syrup, or fresh dates

    Instructions
     

    • Remove the core from the apple and chop it roughly. Peel and roughly chop the ginger.
    • Add all ingredients in a blender and blend for about one minute until smooth.
    • Fill into a glass bottle and keep refrigerated for up to one week.

    Notes

    • Drink one shot every morning.
    • Don’t have a blender?
      • Replace the apple and water with 1 cup (240ml) apple juice.
      • Grate the ginger using a Zester. 
      • Add all ingredient in a shaker or glass bottle and shake well.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Apple Ginger Shot
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 21 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 2mg0%
    Potassium 53mg2%
    Carbohydrates 6g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 10IU0%
    Vitamin C 4.6mg6%
    Calcium 3mg0%
    Iron 0.2mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This is an older recipe I updated recently! If you found this recipe on Pinterest, it might be that you clicked trough seeing this image below! As my food photography skills are growing, I love to reshoot my old recipes to make them prettier. I also made the recipe easier to follow for you with step-by-step images, a video, and more information.

    I hope you do enjoy the content upgrade!

    Apple and Ginger Flu Shot
    This is the old pitcure you might have found on Pinterest or elsewhere!

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    1. Yoshi says

      January 02, 2023 at 7:19 pm

      Can this be made with dry ginger?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        January 03, 2023 at 7:48 pm

        I highly recommend using fresh ginger to make this immune boosting shot!

        Reply
    2. Teresa S. says

      January 19, 2022 at 9:45 am

      I Love this recipe! Made it as soon as I read the article. This is so delicious it reminded me of drinking Orange juice without all that sugar. This is my new orange juice replacement.! I encourage you to try it.

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        January 20, 2022 at 9:35 am

        Thanks for the feedback, Teresa! So glad you enjoyed it! 💕

        Reply
    3. Kellie McNabb says

      January 09, 2022 at 7:48 pm

      This is DELICIOUS! I highly recommend making this. Thank you, Aline!!!

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        January 13, 2022 at 11:48 am

        So glad to hear, Kellie! 💕

        Reply
    4. Nettta says

      July 21, 2021 at 8:07 am

      Is it a shot glass that you use or
      How much should we drink at a time?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        July 26, 2021 at 9:58 am

        Yes, I recommend drinking a shot glass a day. 😉

        Reply
    5. Evelyn says

      March 28, 2021 at 12:46 am

      Eu amei, e esta me ajudando muito.
      I’m Brazilian!

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        March 28, 2021 at 4:41 pm

        So glad to hear, Evelyn! 💕

        Reply
    6. Angie says

      January 05, 2021 at 5:13 am

      The ginger apple shot do work wonderful, I made a batch to make sure our immune system is replenish and I can tell they do work very well, I gave them to my husband, and his comment was I don’t know what you gave me, but it made me feel good.. he doesn’t believe in a lot of staff, but he like it

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        January 07, 2021 at 10:53 am

        Hi Angie, I am so glad you and your husband like this apple ginger shot! Stay healthy! 😉💕

        Reply
    7. Kate says

      November 08, 2020 at 12:46 am

      Can you use cooking apples?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        November 08, 2020 at 1:14 pm

        You can use any apple of your choice!

        Reply
    8. Zalina says

      March 31, 2020 at 7:44 am

      How much can you drink per day?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        March 31, 2020 at 10:08 am

        As recommended in the recipe card, one shot every day!

        Reply
    9. Helen says

      October 12, 2019 at 8:47 pm

      How long will this keep in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        October 15, 2019 at 12:09 pm

        Hi Helen, you can keep it for one week in the fridge!
        All the best,
        Aline

        Reply
    10. Leana says

      February 12, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      I’ve been buying the Pret Apply and Ginger shots everyday so thought I’d try making my own – this recipe looks yum! What apples did you use by the way? (Green/red etc?)

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Aline says

        February 13, 2019 at 10:34 am

        Hi Leana,
        I love Pret (unfortunately, we don’t have it here in Switzerland). Glad that you decided to try a homemade version of it. The shot keeps fresh for an entire week so you can prepare it on the weekend when you have a little bit more time. I love using Granny Smith (they are a bit sour), but if you prefer it a bit sweeter, you could go with Braeburn.
        All the best,
        Aline

        Reply
    11. Carrol Lindsy says

      February 03, 2019 at 7:56 am

      I am preparingto make my ginger shots tonight after reading your article this what my son told me to try.
      Thanks for the receipe.
      Carrol

      Reply
      • Aline says

        February 03, 2019 at 3:21 pm

        You are very welcome Carrol! I am happy to hear that your son recommended you to try it out, and I hope you are going to like it.
        All the best,
        Aline

        Reply
    12. Taylor || Generation Tay says

      January 16, 2018 at 2:54 am

      Oh I SO needed this! Avoiding the flu is a MUST, especially while I’m on the job hunt!

      xx, Taylor || Generation Tay (www.tayloramead.com)

      Reply
      • Aline says

        January 24, 2018 at 12:34 pm

        Yeah, having the flu is just awful ? Oh, then I wish you good luck with the job hunt ❤️

        Reply
    13. Lauren says

      January 12, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      Have you ever tried adding apple cider vinegar? I swear by it for keeping the germs away! Some people can’t stand the taste/smell, but I think it’s worth it. Also your blog is gorgeous!!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Aline says

        January 13, 2018 at 10:01 am

        No, never to be honest. But it’s a great idea, and I will try it when I make my next shot! Thank you so much for your input and your compliment ?

        Reply
    14. Laura @ The Mindful Mom Blographer says

      January 12, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      This sounds really good! I’m going to make it this weekend!

      Reply
      • Aline says

        January 13, 2018 at 9:56 am

        Oh, that is awesome! Let me know how much you like it ?

        Reply
    15. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says

      January 12, 2018 at 6:56 pm

      That sounds like a great idea. What a simple way to help your immune system.

      Reply
      • Aline says

        January 13, 2018 at 9:55 am

        It is! I love to prepare it on the weekend so that I can drink one every morning during the week. I hope I could inspire you to do the same ?

        Reply
    16. Emily says

      January 12, 2018 at 5:12 pm

      I could definitely use an immunity boost right now, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Aline says

        January 13, 2018 at 9:52 am

        Your welcome, I am happy you like it, and I hope it helps you to boost your immune system ?

        Reply
    17. jenna | the urben life says

      January 12, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      I’m seriously going to try this today! I’ve been feeling gross all week, I need something

      Reply
      • Aline says

        January 13, 2018 at 9:50 am

        Oh no I hope you will feel better after a few apple and ginger flu shots ?

        Reply
    18. Keri says

      January 12, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      This sounds a lot better than an actual flu shot. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Aline says

        January 13, 2018 at 9:49 am

        That’s exactly what I thought while making this recipe ?

        Reply

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