Ginger Shots
Ginger Shot, an immune boosting drink made with fresh ginger, lemon & pantry staples. Learn to make the simplest wellness drink at home with my easy time-tested recipe. Invest just 5 minutes of your daily time into making these, you will thank yourself later!! After experiencing the benefits of Ginger Shots for more than a decade I thought of sharing it here with all the details.
What is a Ginger Shot?
Ginger Shot is a small concentrated, intensely flavored drink that is based largely on the juice of ginger root combined with lemon juice. It is further heightened with black pepper and sweetened with honey. In this homemade version we strike a balance of spicy, sweet and tangy tastes that everyone will love. While it is certainly flavorful and delicious, some may find the flavor rather intense with a pretty strong kick of heat. But it really lasts just a few moments. Arguably, the benefits certainly outweigh the drawback of their intensity.
Ginger shot is a combination of ingredients that work together to deliver a number of health benefits. Unlike a glass of juice that one might sip to enjoy the flavor, these are swallowed quickly. There are a number of pre-bottled ginger shots available on the market. But when you are making a choice between the bottled variety and making them in your home kitchen, the choice is clear. Homemade is clearly better for a number of reasons.
Homemade vs. Store Bought
First of all, when making them at home you are able to hand-select the ingredients. As is the case with all juices, organic is the best choice here. Because it limits the amount of chemicals in your diet, namely pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers.
The second reason is that the benefits of the ginger begin to deteriorate as the juice oxidizes. The very optimal time frame for consumption is immediately after juicing. For this reason, it is best not to freeze or store ginger shots for extended periods of time so as to derive maximum benefits.
Finally, homemade ginger shots are less expensive than the store bought version. In the end, you are getting the most for your money which is always a wise choice.