Ginger Shot

Growing up in Haiti, Ginger was an everyday household staple. Te Jenjanm (Haitian Ginger Tea) is used to treat all ailments and is served at many family functions. The aroma of this strong tea is the first thing that hits you when you make your morning round to the house of your relatives to wish them a Happy New Year, which coincides with Haiti’s Independence Day! Even now, I still brew a strong pot of jenjanm at the first sign of a cold. 

However, the ginger shot trend completely escaped me until a trip to Copenhagen this summer. The powerful concoction was featured on the menu of every health-conscious café I visited. Although ginger is only now becoming popular in the west, many cultures, including Bali (Jamu), Haiti (Te Jenjanm),  and India (Adrak chai ), have been using Ginger for its natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant to treat digestion and nausea.

This 5-ingredient wellness shot is packed with powerful antioxidants, anti-inflammatory benefits, and vitamin C to boost immunity and metabolism. Here’s what you’ll need: 

1. Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric, has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and strong antioxidants (source). It has been used in India in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years for conditions such as breathing problems, joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and more. (source)
2. Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant known to aid digestion and relieve nausea. (source)
3. Lemons are naturally detoxifying and alkalizing in the body and contain a high amount of vitamin C, soluble fiber, and plant compounds that have a host of health benefits. Lemons may help with weight loss and reduce your risk of heart disease, anemia, kidney stones, digestive issues, and cancer. (source)
4. Oranges are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds, which can aid in promoting healthy immune function. (source). 
5. Black pepper contains piperine, a natural substance that boosts the absorption of turmeric by up to 2,000%. (source)

We use this brand of turmeric in our ginger shots. Use it also to make our deliscious Golden Milk (Turmeric Latte). 

You may also need:

1. A higher powered blender
2. A sieve/strainer

Disclaimer:

The dose of ginger in this ginger shot may be unsafe for pregnant women. Ginger shots are said to be a safe and natural way to treat nausea and morning sickness during pregnancy, with no known risks to the baby, but some experts caution against higher doses of ginger while trying to conceive or during pregnancy as it could increase the risk of miscarriage.

No time to make your own ginger shot, we recommend these pre-made organic ginger shots.

Ginger Shot

Fabienne Valmond

Start your day with this intensely flavored drink packed with a concentrated burst of ginger, lemon, and orange juice. This potent health drink has become very popular at health-conscious cafés and grocery stores in Europe for its powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting effects. 

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Course Drinks

Servings 2

Calories 52 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Blender Grater
• 1 Sieve

Ingredients

  

• 20 g organic ginger root
• 1 tsp organic turmeric root /turmeric powder (3.1g)
• 1 Orange /add more oranges for added sweetness
• 1 Lemon /add more or less lemon to adjust intensity
• 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

 

WITH A GRATER:

• Grate the ginger and turmeric.
• Juice the lemons and oranges on top of the grated ginger and turmeric. Mix everything.
• Let the mixture soak in the fridge for about 6 hours.
• Then strain the liquid through a sieve, pressing the pulp with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
• Enjoy cold.
• Double the recipe and store the extra shots in a sealed glass bottle in the fridge for up to 5 days.

WITH A BLENDER:

• Peel and cut the oranges and lemons
• Wash and cut the ginger and turmeric (If organic, there is no need to peel)
• Place all ingredients in your high-powered blender.
• Let the mixture soak in the fridge for about 6 hours.
• Then strain the liquid through a sieve, pressing the pulp with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
• Enjoy cold.
• Double the recipe and store the extra shots in a sealed glass bottle in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

• Turmeric roots stains EVERYTHING except for your teeth. Wear rubber gloves when handling and protect your kitchen countertops from staining.
• Your cutting board, grater and blender might also become stained from the fresh turmeric. Use turmeric powder as a substitute

Keyword Ginger, Ginger shots, Turmeric Milk, Vitamin C