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Wellness Shots

Pineapple Lemon Ginger Wellness Shot

This pineapple lemon ginger wellness shot blends fresh pineapple with lemon juice and ginger into four golden, sweet-tart 2-ounce shots, with no juicer needed and ready in 10 minutes. It is the gentlest shot in the lineup, and a good starting point if straight lemon and ginger taste like too much. For the same flavors in a fizzy glass, try our ginger lemon fizz.

By Claudio  ·  Updated Oct 2026Jump to Recipe ↓
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Quick answer: Fresh pineapple blended with lemon juice, grated ginger, and a splash of water, then strained into a sweet-tart, golden 2-ounce shot. It takes 10 minutes in a blender with no juicer, makes four shots, and is the friendliest wellness shot for people who find plain lemon and ginger too harsh.

Three small glass shot glasses of bright yellow pineapple lemon ginger shot on a light kitchen counter, with pineapple chunks and a lemon half beside them
Prep10 min
Total10 min
Serves4 shots (2 oz each)
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Instructions

1

Cut the pineapple into chunks, squeeze the lemons, and peel and chop the ginger into small pieces so the blender can break it down.

Fresh pineapple chunks, a halved lemon, and chopped ginger on a cutting board beside a blender jar
2

Add the pineapple, ginger, and cold water to a blender and blend on high for 45 seconds until completely smooth.

3

Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a jar, pressing the pulp with a spoon to get every drop. You should have about 1/2 cup of golden juice.

Blended pineapple and ginger being pressed through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass jar
4

Stir in the lemon juice, taste, and add a little more lemon if you want it tangier. Pour into four small glasses and drink cold.

Zesty Tip: Use ripe pineapple for sweetness, and add the lemon after straining so it does not turn bitter in the blender. A cold, ripe pineapple needs no added sweetener at all.

Questions people actually ask

Can I use canned pineapple or bottled pineapple juice?

Yes. Replace the fresh pineapple and water with 1/2 cup of unsweetened pineapple juice and skip the blender and strainer for the pineapple. Fresh has a livelier flavor, but this is a fine shortcut.

Why does my mouth tingle after drinking it?

Fresh pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain that can make your mouth feel tingly or slightly sore, especially if you drink a lot. It is harmless for most people but a good reason to keep to a single shot. Canned pineapple has far less of it.

Is it sweet because of added sugar?

No, all the sweetness comes from the pineapple. A single shot still has natural sugars, so people watching their sugar intake should count it.

Can I freeze it?

Yes. Pour into a silicone ice cube tray, freeze, and keep the cubes in a bag for up to 2 months. Thaw one or two in the fridge or drop a cube into sparkling water.

How long does it keep in the fridge?

Up to 2 days in a sealed jar. It separates a little, so shake before drinking.

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