Lemon Ginger Wellness Shots
Last year, I was in Seattle for a week and found lemon ginger shots at Trader Joes. I loved them so much that I brought about ten home with me after the trip. I was craving them this month and realized just how easy they would be to make at home. They are small, but potent: 1-2 oz is more than enough, and you may need some water ready to chase afterwards.
Ginger is best known as an anti-nausea agent, but it is truly a super herb. It has been shown to be antimicrobial, immunomodulating, antiviral, as well as antioxidative. It can act also act as a lipid lowering agent (good for cardiovascular health). It’s also super tasty - in my opinion. Lemons are also antimicrobial, antioxidant and a great source of phytochemicals- you can check out some info about phytochemicals over here. From a very non-scientific perspective, these shots also make me FEEL super healthy- and that’s never a bad thing.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup ginger, roughly chopped (you can leave the skin on)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup coconut water
a sprinkle of cayenne
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Pour through fine mesh sieve and push down on the pulp until no more juice comes out. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
*Note: If you don’t have a high powered blender i.e. vitamix or ninja, you can grate the ginger beforehand to make it blend more easily.
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