Homemade Ginger Shots (No Apple Juice)

These Homemade Ginger Shots are fiery, fruity and packed with hydrating and skin loving ingredients, making them so delicious and refreshing. They are made with just 4 simple ingredients and taste so good.

I have been making my own ginger shots for the last few months after spending so much money on them in the shops. There are some really good brands out there which I love to support but sometimes, it’s just as good to make your own – and much cheaper. Another bonus is that these ginger shots aren’t based on apple juice like so many of them are. Did you know that most of them are over 50% apple juice and hardly any ginger? Or some use orange juice or other fruit juices which makes the ginger weaker and I’d rather spend my money on fiery shots. So these ones are made with coconut water, making them lower in sugar, and even more hydrating.

Why will I love these shots?

These shots are amazing:

• Refreshing, fiery and gingery
• Hydrating, cooling and so fresh
• Made with 4 (or 5) basic ingredients
• Much cheaper than buying ready made shots
• Made without apple juice (or other fruit juice)
• Lower in sugar
• Made without additives or preservatives
• You don’t need a juicing machine
  • Just a blender and a sieve
• They last at least 1 week in the fridge
• Makes enough for at least 10 shots
  • Double or triple the recipe for more
• Naturally plant-based, dairy-free egg-free
• Naturally gluten-free and nut-free
• Packed with electrolytes from the coconut water
  • Hydrates your cells from within
• Doesn’t taste like coconut water
  • For those who don’t like it usually
• Tastes so good
• You can make it more fiery if you like

If you already love the sound of these shots, then skip ahead to the recipe card below. Or, first let’s discuss the recipe in more detail.

What ingredients do I need?

You can see the ingredients with weights in the recipe card below.

For the shots:

• Fresh ginger: you can buy these loose in most supermarkets and just give it a good wash before using it, no need to peel it.
• Lemons: either peel or juice the lemons for some zing.
• Coconut water: make sure its 100% coconut without adding sugars etc. If you really don’t like coconut water, I suggest using half apple juice (one that’s 100% juice) and half water.
• Satsumas or mango: I peel the satsumas and add to the blender or use some fresh or frozen mango, too. This adds some natural sweetness and vitamin C.
• Manuka honey or agave/maple syrup: this is optional if you like it a bit sweeter or want the properties of honey.       

Are these gluten-free and nut-free?

Yes these are gluten-free and nut-free.

How do I make them?

These are ready to go in a few steps:

• Chop the ginger: into smaller chunks and add to the blender (I have the Beast blender which is so good and very powerful – use code AMY15 for 15% off.)
• Peel or juice the lemons: and add to the blender.
• Add in 300ml of coconut water: or as much as your blender can fit.
• Add in the satsumas or mango: and the honey or syrup, if using.
• Blend until as smooth as possible: and no lumps remain.
• Pour through a sieve into a bowl: and press out all the liquid so you are left with a dry pulp which you can discard.
• Pour the juice into a sealable jar: and keep in the fridge for 1 week.

How long will they last?

These will keep for 1 week in the fridge in an airtight container or you can freeze them as ice cubes for 1 month.

What other recipes can I try?

For more juices and drinks:

• Iced Pistachio Matcha Mint Shake
• Peanut Butter Crunch Protein Smoothie
• Raspberry Lemon Kombucha Mojito
• Homemade Brazil Nut Oat Milk
• Salted Maple Pecan Milk

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Stay in touch

I look forward to hearing what you think of these Homemade Ginger Shots so please let me know in the comments below and leave a star review above. If you do make these, I’d love to see so please tag me, I’m @nourishing.amy on Instagram and use the hashtag #nourishingamy. I’m also on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest  – please say hello!

With ginger love x