Simple ginger shot recipe – recipe from Gernekochen.de

You know what it’s like: It’s drizzling outside, your colleagues are wheezing inside, and you’re wondering how long it will take before it hits you. This is exactly where our ginger shot comes into play – your daily bodyguard for support against cold viruses! Of course you can buy it in the supermarket, but who knows when it was made? With our ginger shot you have complete control over it – freshly mixed, no frills and with a secret ingredient that makes the difference: coconut water!

The best thing about our ginger shot? All you need is five minutes and a blender. No magic, right? And if you drink it in the morning, you will not only wake up, but also be prepared for the day. And if you still need something warm, then I recommend our Asian chicken soup Chicken Pho. That also helps tremendously.

The following applies here: organic is mandatory! Because the best ingredients are located directly under the shell. A good piece of fresh organic ginger not only adds spiciness, but also lots of it Gingerol – the natural anti-inflammatory that makes life difficult for viruses. Make sure that the tuber firmly is and no wrinkled spots has. Wrinkled ginger is old and produces less juice. Since we will later mix and squeeze the ingredients whole, it is advisable to use organic ginger if possible.

Three oranges and one and a half lemons are responsible for the optimal balance between sweetness and acidity. But be careful! The white skin directly under the peel of the citrus fruit contains bitter substances that can make the entire shot unpalatable. If you want to avoid this, you should mix the citrus fruits before mixing peel completelyso really only use the pulp. This is our most important tip so that yours Ginger shot recipe really succeeds and doesn’t become bitter.

Two juicy apples add natural sweetness and round off the spiciness. They make the shot more drinkable without needing gallons of honey. Whether sweet or sour is a matter of taste – I like the balance of both.

Things get exciting here! Instead of normal water or just fruit juice, we use coconut water. It brings a slightly exotic note and additional minerals. Of course, you can also vary: normal water works the same way, or you can use more orange juice for a fruitier taste.

Four tablespoons sounds like a lot, but it balances out the spiciness perfectly. You can also use agave syrup or maple syrup – whatever you like. When it comes to honey, make sure to use German beekeeper’s honey. It may not come in a practical squeeze tube, but it offers significantly more certainty that it is real honey and not adulterated rice syrup.

So that your project of making ginger shots yourself is a complete success and you really have a fiber-free and delicious drink, we have summarized a few tips here:

Our ginger shot is different than most recipes out there. The Coconut water not only makes it more exotic, but also richer in minerals. The fresher your ginger is, the spicier your ginger shot can be afterwards. But the burning sensation in the throat is only short-lived (and I convince myself that the germs have been shot away straight away). The combination of oranges, lemons AND apples ensures a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity.

And honestly: if you make it yourself, you just know what’s in it. No preservatives, no concentrate, no hidden additives. Only pure, fresh ingredients that really boost your immune system.

The nice thing is that you can easily adapt the recipe. More ginger for more spiciness, less honey for less sweetness, turmeric for even more power – feel free to experiment!

The shot is also perfect if you are stressed in the morning and need something healthy quickly. No long breakfast, no hassle – just down it and get started!

Making the ginger shot is child’s play and doesn’t require a huge amount of effort. If you have a high-performance blender like the Thermomix or Vitamix, then you can sit back and relax even more because it really works on its own.

Preparation (2 minutes): Wash all ingredients thoroughly. If you want to avoid bitterness, peel oranges and lemons completely. Otherwise, with organic quality you can leave the peel on. Cut everything into rough pieces – the Thermomix does the rest.

Crushing (30 seconds): First put the ginger in the Thermomix for 2 seconds on level 8. Push down briefly, then add all the other ingredients except the honey. Mix at speed 10 for 30 seconds until everything is really fine.

Strain (2 minutes): Now the strainer cloth is used. Place a sieve over a bowl, place the strainer cloth in it and pour the mixture through. Then it’s time to squeeze it out! The better you press, the more shot you get out. The remaining pomace goes into a can – perfect for the next soup or muesli!

If you don’t have the Thermomix, you can of course use any other high-performance mixer. The only important thing is that he gets the ginger really small.

Sweetening and bottling: Stir the honey into the reserved juice. Fill everything into small bottles – these mini glass bottles (or old bottles of smoothies etc.) are perfect. Place in the fridge and drink within a week!

Do you still have a few questions about your ginger shot? No problem, here are the quick answers from us!