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    Blender Lemon Ginger Cayenne Shot

    Published: Dec 9, 2020 · Modified: Aug 20, 2021 by Elise Shivamber · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    Lemon Ginger Cayenne shots are a fiery way to energize yourself and improve immunity. This recipe doesn’t need a juicer, only has 3 all-natural ingredients and no sugar added!

    pour lemon ginger cayenne juice into a shot glass ready to drink

    These immunity shots are perfect for any circumstance. Whether you’re starting to feel sick or like the ingredients, you'll love the benefits! And they’re only 23 calories each!

    Juice shots are that super popular juice bar item that is extremely overpriced. From Ginger Turmeric Shots to lemon ginger cayenne shots, they’re popular for immune-boosting and antioxidant properties, and that burst of energy. Call it a lemon ginger cayenne elixir .. not saying it’ll solve all of your problems but it does taste fantastic!

    Jump to:
    • Highlights of this Recipe
    • Ingredients & Benefits
    • How to Make a Lemon Ginger Cayenne Shot
    • How to Drink It
    • How Do I Make a Juice Recipe Without a Juicer?
    • Tips & Tricks
    • How to Store Lemon Ginger Cayenne Shots
    • Other Juices & Smoothies You May Also Like
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    When I was working in New York City, I used to buy a $10+ bottle of ginger cayenne juice every single day. As you can imagine, it was great on my immune system and not so great on my wallet! In the cold, gloomy winters the juice felt like my only solve when I began to feel sick.

    I recreated these Lemon Ginger Cayenne Shots because to be honest, I missed them! I love the instant feeling like my sinuses clear and my energy springs back to child-levels. I just love immunity drinks!

    Eating clean for the past five years, my favorite recipes were those that use simple, fresh ingredients. I’m a huge proponent of making easy drinks that taste delicious and keep me full. For juice recipes like this one, I prefer only a few ingredients that pack huge flavor. For other simple, delicious juices try Mandarin Juice or Pineapple Ginger Immunity Juice.

    two shots of lemon ginger cayenne shots and a bottle of lemon ginger cayenne juice in the back with a lemon wedge and ginger

    Highlights of this Recipe

    This recipe is:

    • No Juicer Required
    • Healthy
    • Refreshing
    • 3 Ingredients

    Ingredients & Benefits

    Lemon - A great source of vitamin C, lemons can help boost the immune system.

    Fresh Ginger - Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also helps soothe nausea and digestion. I love the spice the ginger juice brings to these shots.

    Cayenne - It doesn’t only add a delicious spice to food, ground cayenne pepper contains antioxidants like vitamin A, C and E.

    TIP! For added sweetness to this lemon ginger cayenne shot recipe, you can add coconut water or even honey/maple syrup. The honey will keep the recipe as a wellness shot, and the coconut water makes it more of a drink.

    How to Make a Lemon Ginger Cayenne Shot

    Making a lemon ginger shot is easy. I wish I had known all these years when purchasing them!

    • adding cayenne pepper into a blender cup filled with lemon juice and ginger
      Add Cayenne Pepper
    • cayenne pepper, lemon juice and ginger in the blender ready to make ginger lemon cayenne shots
      Ready to Blend!
    • Blended lemon ginger cayenne shot liquid in the blender
      Blended!

    STEP ONE: Chop ginger and juice lemons.
    STEP TWO: Blend with cayenne pepper.
    STEP THREE: Strain.
    STEP FOUR: Ready to drink!

    How to Drink It

    Because the immunity and energy shot is quite strong, the best way to drink it is like a shot! Tilt it back and swallow the whole thing. I like to measure it into actual shot glasses (pictured are double shot glasses).

    If you want to drink it from a drinking glass, measure out about 1.25 - 1.5 OZ, the typical shot amount.

    FUN FACT: did you know the only state with a determined shot size is Utah?

    a lemon ginger cayenne shot with cayene powder on the rim and lemons in the background

    How Do I Make a Juice Recipe Without a Juicer?

    No juice is necessary in this recipe - I don’t have one (yet!). Combine the lemon juice, ginger and cayenne in a blender. It's even better if you have a smaller blender attachment/Nutribullet.

    Blend all the ingredients together and then strain into an airtight container. Because the pulp can get thick, I use a spoon to squeeze out as much juice as possible.

    Tips & Tricks

    • BLENDER - Use a small blender attachment (if you have) to make the clean up easier.
    • STRAIN - Strain the juice into an airtight container. I strained over a measuring cup, pressing out the ginger pulp to make sure every droplet of juice was out. I then poured the juice into an airtight container.
    • CAYENNE - Use sparingly, the ginger adds spice too!
    • GINGER - Peel and dice to make it easier for the blender.
    tall bottle of lemon ginger cayenne shots with lemon wedges in the background

    How to Store Lemon Ginger Cayenne Shots

    These Lemon Ginger Cayenne Shots are so good, you’re going to want to make a large batch! This recipe makes about 1-week of immunity shots. Store the juice in an airtight container in the fridge and pour into shot glasses when ready to take it. Another option is to freeze the shots in pre-measured amounts of 1-2 OZ into ice cube trays.

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    Featured square image of a lemon ginger cayenne shot with cayene powder on the rim and lemons in the background

    Blender Lemon Ginger Cayenne Immunity Shot

    Elise Shivamber
    Lemon Ginger Cayenne shots are a fiery way to energize yourself and improve immunity. This recipe doesn’t need a juicer, only has 3 all-natural ingredients and no sugar added! These immunity shots are perfect for any circumstance.
    4.20 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 shots
    Calories 23 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 Lemons juiced
    • 2 Inch Piece of Ginger peeled
    • ¼ TSP Cayenne Pepper ground

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to the blender.
    • Blend for ~30-seconds, until ginger is finely chopped.
    • Strain (into a measuring cup) and press on the leftover ginger pulp with a spoon to squeeze all of the juice out.
    • Pour into an airtight container and measure out 1.5 OZ whenever ready for a shot of immunity and energy!

    Notes

    BLENDER - Use a small blender attachment (if you have) to make the clean up easier.
    STRAIN - Strain the juice into an airtight container. I strained over a measuring cup, pressing out the ginger pulp to make sure every droplet of juice was out. I then poured the juice into an airtight container.
    CAYENNE - Use sparingly, the ginger adds spice too!
    GINGER - Peel and dice the ginger to make it easier for the blender.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword 3-ingredient, blender, cayenne, ginger, immunity, juice, lemon, lemon ginger cayenne shots, shots
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    Comments

    1. Cecilia

      February 09, 2021 at 10:08 am

      How much ginger is needed for this recipe? I can't wait to try it. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Elise Shivamber

        February 09, 2021 at 10:13 am

        Hey Cecilia, you're going to LOVE it! 2 inch piece of ginger will be the perfect amount!

        Reply
        • Dawn

          November 06, 2022 at 12:30 am

          how many shots a day is recommended for best results

          Reply
          • Elise Shivamber

            December 08, 2022 at 8:37 am

            Hi Dawn, I suggest keeping everything in moderation. I'd try only one per day :)

            Reply
    2. Christina

      January 22, 2022 at 8:54 am

      1 star
      Didn’t like it! Very sour. I’m sure it will build immunities but I won’t make it again.

      Reply
      • Elise Shivamber

        January 31, 2022 at 6:47 pm

        Hi Christina! I'm so sorry you thought it was too sour - typically lemon ginger shots are intended to be and are quite tart. Since it's not meant to be sipped on but instead taken as a shot, it's more about the ingredients! As mentioned in the post, you can always add coconut water or honey/agave to sweeten the flavor. You can also dilute the flavor by mixing it with water, this makes it easier to sip. You can also try using meyer lemons which are typically much sweeter!

        Reply
    3. Chelsea

      January 22, 2022 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe when I’m feeling under the weather or just need a pick me up!

      Reply
      • Elise Shivamber

        January 31, 2022 at 6:47 pm

        Glad you liked it Chelsea! I think it's perfect for a pick-me-up too!

        Reply
    4. Marley

      January 23, 2022 at 6:57 am

      5 stars
      This was just the boost I needed to get my day going!! The perfect amount of sour lemon, fiery ginger, and spice from the cayenne to kickstart my day (and immunity)!

      I only wanted one 2 ounce shot so I used 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger (didn’t have fresh) and a pinch of cayenne. Blending it made it a little frothy on top which I loved!!! Highly recommend for a fresh immunity boost and natural energizer!

      Reply
      • Elise Shivamber

        January 31, 2022 at 6:48 pm

        Marley, so glad you liked it! I love the idea of using ground ginger - that makes it super easy! Thanks for trying!

        Reply
    5. Jonathan

      January 31, 2022 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      Tastes just like a more lemon forward version of the Pressed Juicery ginger shot!

      Reply
    6. Daisy Hernandez

      June 12, 2022 at 7:03 pm

      Shots shots shots!! Loved it!

      Reply

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