Lemon Ginger Cayenne Wellness Shot
This lemon ginger cayenne wellness shot mixes fresh lemon juice, steeped fresh ginger, a pinch of cayenne, and honey into four spicy, tangy shots without a juicer, ready in 10 minutes. It wakes you up the way a strong espresso does, just with heat instead of caffeine. If you prefer your ginger gentler and earthier, try our lemon ginger turmeric wellness shot instead.
Quick answer: Fresh lemon juice, steeped fresh ginger, a pinch of cayenne, and a spoonful of honey, stirred into a spicy, tangy 1.5-ounce shot. It takes 10 minutes with no juicer, makes four shots, and keeps for 2 days in the fridge. Start with 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne and add more to taste.
Instructions
Peel the ginger with the edge of a spoon and grate it finely on a microplane or the small holes of a box grater. Squeeze the lemons and set the juice aside.
Stir the grated ginger into the cold water and let it steep for 5 minutes so the ginger flavor moves into the water.
Pour the ginger water through a fine-mesh strainer into a jar, pressing hard on the ginger with the back of a spoon to squeeze out every drop.
Add the lemon juice, honey, and 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne to the jar. Stir until the honey dissolves, then taste and add a little more cayenne if you want more heat.
Stir again, since the cayenne settles, and pour into four small shot glasses. Drink each one in a single go.
Questions people actually ask
With 1/8 teaspoon in the whole batch it is a gentle warmth at the back of the throat, not a burn. Each extra 1/16 teaspoon noticeably raises the heat, so build up slowly across batches.
Capsaicin has been studied for a small effect on energy use, but the effect is modest, and a 1.5-ounce shot is not going to change your weight. Think of this as a bright, warming drink you enjoy, not a fat-burning trick.
Some people find the combination of acidic lemon and cayenne hard on an empty stomach, especially if they get heartburn. If that is you, have it with food or dilute a shot with a splash of water. If you take blood thinners, check with your doctor before adding daily ginger.
Lemon juice is acidic, so drink the shot in one sitting rather than sipping it, use a straw if you like, rinse your mouth with water afterward, and wait about an hour before brushing.
Up to 2 days in a sealed jar in the fridge. The cayenne and ginger settle, so shake or stir it before pouring.
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