Today we’re talking all about how to make Ginger juice and ginger shots from fresh ginger root! Hear hear, this ginger juice recipe is a fun and creative beverage to sip on all summer long with a flavor we’ll call an elevated lemonade.

Ginger juice and ginger shots are fruity, spicy, and fragrant concoctions sure to liven up your day.

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Ginger Juice, Ginger Shots, or Quick Ginger Juice For Cooking

How To Make Ginger Juice

Making your own ginger juice requires just 3 ingredients and give or take 20 minutes. It’s is easy to do with a blender, bullet blender, or food processor. Ginger juice can be served as as refreshing cold beverage on hot summer days or it can be served warm as ginger tea during chilly winter months.

It’s also great as a cocktail mixer, as a base for sauces, or the cook rice in.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Measure and prepare the ginger. You can peel the skin off the ginger or if your ginger isn’t very dirty you can simply wash it. Remove any tough pieces, knobs, or deep crevices where dirt collects.
2. Cut the ginger into 1-2″ pieces so it’s easier for your blender to break down.
3. Add the ginger pieces and water to a blender with lemon juice and sweetener (if using) and blend for 30-60 seconds until no large pieces remain.
4. Pour through a fine sieve or nut milk bag to strain the pulp and your shot is ready!

Here are some optional add-ins that taste fantastic with ginger juice:

• Fresh herbs! Basil, mint, rosemary, and thyme all taste exceptional with ginger juice. Start by adding 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs and taste. Lemongrass would also be great.
• Vanilla extract. Yes, vanilla and ginger are a great pair, as vanilla is mild and soothing compared to ginger’s fiery heat! Start with 1 teaspoon per 1 cup of ginger juice.
• Citrus juice. Lemon juice, lime juice, and orange juice can all be added to this recipe.

How To Make Ginger Shots

Ginger shots intended as a health or wellness shot can be created a bit differently as you won’t slowly sip on ginger shots. Ginger shots are more concentrated so they have less water and less sugar but you can still make them easily in your blender or bullet blender.

These ginger juice shots consist of pure ginger juice and fresh lemon juice– adding sugar is optional.

To make ginger shots follow the steps to make ginger juice listed above with a few exceptions. If you’re making ginger health shots you don’t need to add the sugar as you won’t be sipping on it, you’ll be shootin’ it back!

Also, health shots are usually concentrated so we’ll use half the amount of water. These ginger shots will have a spicy, fiery kick so taste and adjust as needed by adding more water or sweetener.

Store ginger shots in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage if needed.

Ginger Juice Benefits

Why drink ginger juice or ginger shots? Ginger is in the health food spotlight for a variety of benefits especially those pertaining to stomach ailments. Ginger is known to help heal the gut with everything from nausea, to motion sickness, morning sickness, and menstrual cramps.

Additionally, ginger is believed to help ward off cold, flu, and infections- plus has been studied for anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties! It’s also believed to help with digestion. (Source)

Quick Ginger Juice For Cooking

Now, some of you may be here because you need a quick ginger juice for cooking, maybe for an Asian inspired recipe or curry. There’s no need to make an entire batch or blender full of ginger juice when you only need a teaspoon or two.

You have 2 options for how to quickly make a few teaspoons of ginger juice:

1. Use a garlic press if you have one. Peel and cut a piece of ginger appropriately sized to fit in your garlic press and squeeze away! Repeat if you need more ginger juice.
2. Use a Microplane or small grater. Peel and cut a 1-3″ piece of fresh ginger and shred using a Microplane or small side of a box grater. Squeeze this shredded ginger to extract the juice in a piece of cheesecloth, a kitchen towel, or YOUR HAND. We know, it’s magic.

FAQS About Ginger Juice & Ginger Shots

1. How long will this last? Fresh ginger juice lasts up to 5 days in the refrigerator but like all fresh juices, it is best consumed as fresh as possible.
2. Can I use ground ginger to make this? The flavor of ground ginger is wildly different than that of fresh; we don’t recommend making ginger juice or shots with dried ginger.
3. Do I need to peel the ginger? Peeling ginger is optional but it is the best way to ensure all surface impurities are removed from the ginger as ginger grows underground and can be coated in a layer of dirt and debris.
4. Ginger Shots are way too spicy, how to make them taste better? If you find the ginger juice or shots to be too spicy you can dilute the mixture by adding more water.