5 Minute Homemade Immunity Shots, Ginger Citrus

5 Minute Homemade Immunity Shots, Ginger Citrus

Mallory

These homemade immunity shots are my go-to when I feel a sickness coming on! They use simple ingredients, are less expensive than buying them out or from the grocery stores, and it only takes 5 minutes to make a whole batch! Plus, they taste delicious so you'll look forward to adding them to your daily routine! 😊 You don't need a juicer for this recipe, just a blender and fine mesh strainer.

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Prep Time 4

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings (2 oz) shots

Calories 20 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon, 60ml)
⅓ cup orange juice (80ml)
1 tablespoon honey (15ml)
3 inches fresh ginger root, roughly chopped (8cm), or 2-3 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15ml)
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
dash black pepper
dash cayenne pepper
½ cup water (or coconut water)

Instructions

Roughly chop the fresh ginger. No need to remove the skin. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend for about 30 seconds.
Step 2 - Pour the juice over a measuring cup or bowl using a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag. Push down on the ginger pulp with a spatula or the back of a spoon to get the liquid out. Toss the pulp. Portion it into 2 ounce servings for the week using small shot glasses like these.
Enjoy them as they are or store them in ice cube trays and thaw them when you are ready to drink.
Hint: you can also drink this like a hot tea by adding warm water.

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Notes

Expert Tips

If possible, use fresh fruit juice and fresh ginger root. Bottled lemon juice doesn't taste as good as fresh!
Be sure that the Apple Cider Vinegar you use says "from the mother".
It's normal for the spices to sink to the bottom of the glass. Redistribute by stirring it.

Storage

Refrigerator - store in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Freezer - make additional doses for later by freezing these immunity booster shots in an ice cube tray for up to 1 month. When you're ready to drink it, either let it thaw in the fridge or put it in a glass and pour hot water over it to enjoy as an immunity tea! Storage for Immunity Booster Shot
Grab some juice shot bottles here!

Dietitian Tip

No single food or recipe will give you superhuman immunity - not even these immunity-boosting shots. But eating a well-balanced diet high in nutrient-rich foods can support a healthy immune system. I enjoy these wellness shots any time of year but especially in winter months. It's also important to get enough sleep, get enough vitamin D, stay hydrated, manage stress, and move your body too!

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 4gPotassium: 50mgSugar: 3g

Keyword 10 minutes or less, dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

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