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Wellness Shots

Warm Honey Lemon Ginger Wellness Shot

This warm honey lemon ginger wellness shot simmers fresh ginger in water, then finishes it with honey and fresh lemon juice for four cozy 2-ounce cups, ready in 10 minutes. It is the winter cousin of a cold wellness shot: soft, sweet, and warming rather than sharp. If you want a bigger mug of the same idea, make our hot lemon honey ginger tea.

By Claudio  ·  Updated Oct 2026Jump to Recipe ↓
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Quick answer: Fresh ginger simmered in water for 5 minutes, then stirred with honey and fresh lemon juice off the heat. It makes four warm, soothing 2-ounce shots in 10 minutes and is the cozy version of a wellness shot, ideal for cold mornings or when your throat feels scratchy. It is comforting, not medicine.

Four small glass cups of warm golden honey lemon ginger shot on a light surface, with lemon halves, a honey dipper, and sliced ginger beside them
Prep5 min
Cook5 min
Total10 min
Serves4 small cups (2 oz each)
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Instructions

1

Peel the ginger with the edge of a spoon and grate it finely. Squeeze the lemons and set the juice aside.

Finely grated fresh ginger, a honey jar with a wooden dipper, and halved lemons on a light counter
2

Bring the water and grated ginger to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes, then take it off the heat.

3

Strain the ginger water through a fine-mesh strainer into a jar or measuring cup, pressing on the ginger.

Steaming ginger water being strained through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass jar, with lemons and honey beside it
4

Let the liquid cool for a minute until it is hot but not boiling, then whisk in the honey until dissolved, followed by the lemon juice.

5

Pour into four small cups and sip warm while it is still steaming.

Zesty Tip: Add the lemon juice off the heat. Boiling lemon juice turns it dull and slightly bitter, while adding it at the end keeps the shot tasting fresh and bright.

Questions people actually ask

Does honey lemon ginger actually help a sore throat?

Warm liquids and honey can feel soothing, and many people find them comforting when their throat is scratchy. This shot will not cure an infection, so see a doctor if symptoms are severe or last more than a few days.

Can I give this to my toddler?

Do not give honey to a baby under 12 months of age, because of the risk of infant botulism. For older children it is a personal call, so ask your pediatrician, and use a milder version with less ginger and lemon.

Why add the honey after cooling instead of boiling it in?

Honey tastes best and keeps its delicate flavor when it is stirred into a hot liquid rather than boiled. Letting the ginger water cool for a minute gives you a better flavor than boiling everything together.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes. Make the ginger honey base without the lemon, refrigerate it for up to 3 days, then reheat a portion and add fresh lemon juice just before serving.

Is it much different from the lemon tea on your site?

Yes. This is a concentrated 2-ounce portion with more ginger, closer to a ginger shot served warm, while our hot lemon honey ginger tea is a full mug.

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