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CB's Ginger shot

health and wellness in a 2oz fiery shot
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • a good blender or food processor
  • 1 fine meshed strainer or clean tea towel
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 spoon for scraping

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups washed and peeled ginger root, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut water or spring water
  • 1 Tbsp honey, agave or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Wash and peel ginger root with the back of a spoon. Once peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks. Place 2 cups of ginger chunks into blender or food processor.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups coconut water or water. Place lid on tightly and blend to puree, about 1 minute on high
  • Using a fine meshed strainer or tea towel (recommended), strain out the ginger pulp leaving just juice in a large bowl
  • Add turmeric, lemon juice, cayenne, vanilla and honey (or sweetener of choice). Stir with a whisk or wooden spoon to combine. Place in a jar or sealed container and refrigerate until ready to consume. Makes 8, 2oz shots
  • Take first thing in the morning. The shot is very fiery and hot to the taste but provides instant energy that will replace your morning coffee. And healthier.
    Enjoy!