Ingredients
- 500 g ginger chopped loosely
- 200 ml water
- 2 fresh lemons juice only
- 1 pinch turmeric per shot
- 1 Pinch black pepper per shot
Instructions
- Chop the ginger into small chunks
- Place in a blender with the water and blitz for around 45 seconds.
- Place a sieve over a mixing bowl then add the contents from the blender into the sieve. Squeeze the pulp to release all the juice through the sieve and into the mixing bowl below. Persist with this, it can take some time but it’s amazing how much juice you can squeeze out.
- Add the juice of 2 fresh lemons to the mix.
- Serve in a small glass with a pinch of ground turmeric and ground black pepper- the amount you have is completely up to you.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Alternatively, freeze in an ice cube tray and defrost when needed.
- I personally don't like to waste the pulp left over from the ginger. It is an optional extra to line a tray with parchment paper and roll the pulp into balls. (no bigger than the size of a golf ball)
- Place in the freezer. Once frozen, you can make your own ginger tea using the balls and a tea pot with infuser. I like to add some sliced lemon and honey.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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12 Responses
Do you peel the ginger or not.
No, just give it a good wash 👍🏻
Really solid, good way to start the day.
I made mine a bit weaker, but still tasted good, and kept well for a few days.
Thank you 😊 No better way to start the day and loaded with health benefits.
Why does the black pepper settle to bottom of bottle
Hey Marie, hope you’re well? At what point do you add the black pepper? I always add the black pepper along with the turmeric when I have poured the ginger and lemon shot into a glass. It usually sits on the surface so I give it a good stir before drinking. Hope this helps 🙂
Would it be okay to use fresh turmeric and liquidise together with ginger
Also do I need to take bits out, I quite enjoy the chewyness of the fresh turmeric and ginger
Fresh turmeric is much more beneficial to be honest and I use it from time to time. It doesn’t half make a mess of your blender and fingers mind 😃 If you like the the pulp, then even more health benefits along with fibre so enjoy 😉
Amazing. Perfect recipe! Highly recommend it.
Thank you mate, glad you enjoy them. Hope you and the family are well.
How much of this drink each day and when plz
Hi Thelma, Hope you are well? I usually take a shot in the morning and sometimes in the evening depending on my level of activity. These shots can help with inflammation in the body and boost your immune system.