I share a new recipe every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but yesterday was not my day. I've sprained my knee, so I couldn't publish this one. ? I'm sorry for the inconvenience! It's not a serious thing, so I'm here again to share with you my simple, healthy, vegan recipes, because it's really easy to be vegan and also to follow a healthy diet, you can do it too!
It's cold season and there are a few things you can do to boost your immune system, like eating healthy, exercise or taking an immune boosting ginger shot, which is a bomb because of its taste and the ingredients you need to make it. They're alcohol-free, super healthy and taste much better than alcoholic shots!
You just need a juicer (or a blender) and 4 ingredients (apple, lemons, ginger and turmeric) to make these easy peasy shots. They're perfect to prevent and treat colds or even the flu and they're also a great natural anti inflammatory remedy.
Cheers! To your health!
Tips:
- You can also use ground ginger and turmeric. Make the juice using only the apple and the lemons, pour it into a jar, add the ground ginger and turmeric and stir.
- There are other ingredients you can add like cayenne powder (which is great to get rid of mucus), other fruits or leafy greens.
- If you don't have a juicer, place all the ingredients in a blender, add some water and blend until smooth.
📖 Recipe
Immune Boosting Ginger Shots
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 2 lemons
- 2-inch piece of ginger root
- 2-inch piece of turmeric root
Instructions
- Wash all the ingredients and peel them if they're not organic.
- Chop the ingredients and put everything through the juicer.
Notes
- Nutrition facts for this recipe are a rough estimate.
Nutrition
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
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jess says
Can I drink this on an empty stomach?
Iosune says
Hi Jess! Of course 🙂
Cinthia says
If I wanted to put it in empty plastic juice bottles how many ounces do my bottles need to be?
Iosune says
Hi Cinthia! I'm so sorry, but I honestly don't know. Have a nice day!
Karen says
In your Immune Boosting Ginger Shots why is there no black pepper added to help release the benefits of the turmeric?
Iosune says
Hi Karen! Because I think it ruins the taste, but you can add it if you want 🙂
Amy says
Can you make a large batch for the week? Also, is it true you need black pepper to activate the turmeric?
Iosune Robles says
Hi Amy! I recommend you to make it at the moment instead of a large batch for the week! Also, I'm not sure if that's true or not. I'm so sorry 🙁
Michelle cooke says
I added black pepper and half an orange. It was so tasty. Thank you
Iosune Robles says
Sounds so good! Thanks for your comment 🙂
Carrol Lindsay says
I’ve heard of ginger shots but do not have a recipe this morning, so to the internet I ran and there was ingredients I need to use. I went to the store to buy some turmeric and the rest is history.
The recipe is great it taste delightful and it is great for the body. Now that we are engulfed into the trenches of Cotvid-19, and the winter months ahead we need to prepare and use this recipe to help heal the body living through a time. of the unknowns. Thanks for the recipe.
Carrol
Iosune Robles says
Hi Carrol! Thanks for your kind comment 🙂 Have a nice day!
Renee Cross says
I like my Ginger shot I'm just wondering how I can go about making it more efficiently and nutritionally
Iosune Robles says
Hi Renee! Our ginger shots are so healthy but you can also try our immune booster juice: https://simpleveganblog.com/immune-booster-juice/ 🙂 Hope you like it!
SM says
Hi I made this it was amazing. But a few things I’d like to know is when using a blender and using ginger powder and turmeric powder what are the measurements I’ll need?
Iosune Robles says
Hello, I haven't tried it myself so I'm not sure about the measurements. But, I think it will be enough with one teaspoon of each one 🙂 Have a nice day!
Karen says
If I can’t find turmeric root, can I sub ground turmeric? And how much should I add? Thx 🙏
Iosune Robles says
Hello Karen!!! if you don´t find the root you can use ground turmeric instead. It is not as fresh but the flavor does not change a lot. My advice is to add spoon by spoon and to try the flavor till you get the result ! Have a great day!
Iris says
Hello, this looks so tasty! Can I keep the leftover liquid in the fridge, and if so, does it keep its benefits after the fridge?
Thank you.
Iosune says
Hi Iris! Thanks a lot 🙂 Yes, you can keep it for up to 72 hours 🙂
Annie says
I actually just read that it depends on the type of juicer you use. The nutritional value can last from 24 hours to 4-5 days.
Iosune says
Hi Annie! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂
Vernessa Richard says
Hi. I have ground ginger and ground turmeric. Exactly how many tsp do I use of both equivalent to the actual ginger and turmeric root?
😊 Thank you
Iosune says
Hi Vernessa! I haven't tried it myself, so I can't tell you the amount, sorry! I would add it gently until it tastes good 🙂
Annie Tran says
How long this receipt can keep max in fridge !?tks
Jennifer says
I added about half a flat teaspoon of both the ground tumeric and cayenne pepper. Very spicy but lovely. If you don't want it to burn that much at the back of your throat, half the amount.
Iosune Robles says
Hi Jennifer, thanks for your comment 🙂 Have a nice day!
Gigi says
Great Immune booster! I love ginger and lemon so this recipe was great!
Iosune says
Hi Gigi! So glad you liked it 🙂
Tanya says
Hi do you squeeze the lemons or put the whole lemon in Peel and all?
Iosune says
Hi Tanya! I put the whole lemon, but I peel it first 🙂
Karen says
How often do you take this Immune shot?
Iosune says
Hi Karen! It depends on the time of the year and my immune system, but you can take it as often as you want 🙂
Belle says
Can you substitute raw pressed apple juice for the apple? My blender doesn’t liquify it enough if I use real apples.
Iosune says
Hi Belle! I think it could work 🙂
Clara says
Hi!
I'm with a flu, so I`ll try it... maybe it helps!
Can I keep it in the fridge for how many days?
Thanks;)
Iosune says
Hi Clara! Best when fresh, you can keep it in the fridge for about 2-3 days 🙂
mike says
How long does this recipe last is stored correctly?
Iosune says
Hi Mike! Keep it in a jar or sealed container in the fridge for up to 72 hours 🙂
Katrin says
Hi! I was looking for an easy ginger shot recipe and this was perfect!
I was, however, missing turmeric (I've never seen it sold seperately in the Netherlands, not even grinded) but I did add cayenne.
I also don't own a juicer, but do have a blender and a strainer, which worked just as well.
It tastes soo good and is super concentrated. I love it! A great start of my day ^^)
Iosune says
Hi Katrin! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂
Kavya says
Hi Katrin!
You can find turmeric in the Netherlands in stores but its usually called kurkuma 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Kavya! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂
John says
Just tried the recipe. It was great! Made a slight modification by throwing in some blueberries. Thanks for sharing!
Iosune says
Hi John! Sounds great 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Dana says
What juicer do you use?
Iosune says
Hi Dana! I have this juicer: https://amzn.to/2V4Q3Db Any other will work though 🙂
V says
Tasty and healthy
Iosune says
Hi V! Thanks a lot 🙂
Krystal says
This is so great I just tried it so easy too!
Iosune says
Hi Krystal! So glad you liked it 😀
Alisha Mires says
Hey there, if I'm using ginger and turmeric powder, how much should I use? Thanks.
Iosune says
Hi Alisha! I've never made this recipe using them, so I don't know, sorry!
Kennesha says
Do you cut up the whole lemon and put it into the blender or juice it first?
Iosune says
Hi Kennesha! I cut up the whole lemon and put it into my juicer 🙂
Cheryl Mc Carthy says
This recipe is exactly what I am look for, do you peel the ginger root?
Iosune says
Hi Cheryl! I didn't, but it's up to you 🙂
em says
Looooove this! Just made it like a minute ago and had to leave a review. I'm def sharing on my insta @emsveggies. I purchased little containers to go along with my meal prep so I can take one each day and even bring them on trips. So great and surprisingly tastes good, despite what other health shots taste like.
Iosune says
Hi Em! Thanks a lot 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Karen Solinski says
Hi...I'd like to make your ginger shots but can't find the Tumeric root where I live....I do have Tumeric capsules so if I can use that how much would you recommend...I'm a cancer patient and am worried about my immune system...it's been thru alot and needs alot of TLC....thanks😃
Iosune says
Hi Karen! I'm so sorry, but I've never used tumeric capsules to make this recipe, so I'm not sure. I would add them gently until it tastes good for you 🙂 Hope it helps!
Maria says
hi, thank you for receipt! how long can you store juice in the fridge?
Iosune says
Hi Maria! You're so welcome 🙂 Keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days and in the freezer for up to a week 🙂
Cathy says
How much ground ginger do you use
Iosune says
Hi Cathy! I've only made this recipe using fresh ginger, but I would probably about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground ginger. Have a nice day!
Jonathan Jackson says
Thanks for the juicer/blender tips. I dont know what to buy for my homemade ginger shots. Blender or juicer? Are there any cold press machines on the market?
Iosune says
Hi Jonathan! You're so welcome 🙂 I prefer to use a juicer, but you can also use a blender, it's okay. I have an Italian cold press juicer called Siquri. Have a nice day!
Stephanie says
How often should these shots be spread out if I'm taking 1 oz shots? Thanks so much!! ?
Iosune says
Hi Stephanie! I also take 1 oz shots 🙂 You can take as many as you want!
Romessa says
I've made these ginger shots but only with turmeric and ginger..it's very advantageous..thanks?
Iosune says
Hi Romessa! You're welcome 😉
Marilyn Mendelson says
I just invited a bunch of friends to like your blog. I think it is the best! I have made your simple vegan butter several times, and I feel so liberated from store-bought, plastic encased, palm-oil containing alternatives. Thank you for all the effort you put into this. You are changing lives!
Iosune says
Hi Marilyn! Thank you sooo much 😀 I'm so glad you like our blog. Have a great week!
Eline says
I love this juice! The first time i tried it, it hurt my throat a bit because of the lemon. So the second time i added a bit of honey and it tasted even better i think!
Iosune says
Hi Eline! Thanks a lot 😀 I'm so glad you liked it!
Alyssa says
Hello,
Do you peel the lemon before blending/juicing?
Iosune says
Hi Alyssa! Yes, I peel the lemon first 🙂
Courtney says
can you store the rest in the fridge?
Iosune says
Hi Courtney! Of course you can 🙂
Summer says
I chose the blender option and added spinach. It tasted amazing and I felt very alive. thanks for the recipe.
Iosune says
Hi Summer! You're so welcome 🙂 I'm so glad you liked it!
Christina says
How much ground turmeric do you use in place of the fresh?
Iosune says
Hi Christina! It depends on your taste, I'd add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp, but you should add it gently 🙂
Allison says
These pictures are so beautiful! I'm looking forward to trying the recipe - I've been looking for ways to get more ginger and turmeric in my diet 🙂
-Allison
The Ranger's Daughter
Iosune says
Hi Allison! Hope you make and enjoy it 😉
Louann Chapman says
Love your site! I also make my own hummus and couldn't live without my Vitamix. I want to buy a Vitamix for my son who lives in Poland and also my other son who lives in the UK. Did you have to order a special adapter for your Vitamix? I've blown so many American appliances in Europe by not understanding the electrical outlet use. Can you offer any advice. Does Vitamix offer a special product for European use? Thanks!
Iosune says
Thanks a lot Louann! Vitamix offer special products for Europe, I don't have to use a special adapter, just buy the Vitamix in a European store (I love Amazon!). Have a nice day!
Tara says
What a great idea! Also, those are really cute shot glasses...
Iosune says
Hi Tara! Thanks a lot 😉 Have a great day!