Apple Cider Vinegar Ginger Shots Recipe

Apple cider vinegar ginger shots are a quick and easy recipe to add to your homemade juice collection.

They have a tangy, spicy flavor from the apple cider vinegar and fresh ginger, with a little citrus to balance everything out.

If you’re getting started with homemade wellness shots, this is a simple recipe to experiment with. You can make a small batch in just a few minutes and adjust the ingredients to find the flavor you enjoy most.

Why Make Apple Cider Vinegar Ginger Shots?

Apple cider vinegar and fresh ginger have bold flavors that make these little shots anything but boring! Lemon adds a bright citrus note, while a little water helps mellow the acidity of the vinegar.

These shots are easy to customize, too. If the flavor is too strong, add more water or a little fresh juice. The goal is to make something you enjoy drinking, not something you have to force yourself to swallow.

Keep in mind that apple cider vinegar is highly acidic. Always dilute it, and avoid drinking it straight because it can irritate your throat and damage tooth enamel.

These shots are a food recipe, not a treatment for any health condition.

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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Ginger Shots

This recipe comes together quickly with just a few ingredients. If you have a juicer, you can juice the fresh ginger and lemon first, then stir in the apple cider vinegar and a little water.

If you don’t have a juicer, you can finely grate the ginger, squeeze the lemon, and strain the mixture before combining it with the vinegar and water.

Start with a small amount of ginger and adjust it to your taste. Fresh ginger can have quite a spicy kick!

Apple Cider Vinegar Ginger Shot Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger root
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Instructions

1. Wash the fresh ginger root. Peel it if desired.
2. Juice the ginger using a juicer. If you don’t have a juicer, finely grate the ginger and strain it through a fine-mesh strainer.
3. Combine the ginger juice, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and water in a small glass or jar.
4. Stir in the honey, if desired.
5. Divide into two small servings and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Add extra water if the flavor is too strong.
• Honey is optional but can help balance the tangy vinegar and spicy ginger.
• These shots are best made fresh. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a clean, airtight container and use soon.
• Always dilute apple cider vinegar rather than drinking it straight, since its acidity can irritate your throat and damage tooth enamel.

More Homemade Wellness Shot Recipes

If you enjoy making your own wellness shots, try these other easy recipes, too!

• Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shots: Fresh ginger, turmeric, and lemon come together for a bold, earthy shot with a bright citrus flavor.
• Carrot Ginger Wellness Shots: Carrots, fresh ginger, orange, and lemon make a colorful shot with a naturally sweeter flavor.

Making different combinations is a fun way to experiment with fresh ingredients and find your favorite homemade juice recipes.

My New Juicer

I recently started experimenting with homemade juices and wellness shots using my new Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer.

I wanted an easy way to work with fresh ingredients like ginger, turmeric, carrots, and citrus, and it has been fun trying different combinations in my own kitchen.

Fresh ginger and turmeric can be a little intimidating to work with at first, but having a juicer makes it easier to turn them into small, flavorful shots.

I’m still experimenting with recipes, and I’ll be sharing more of my favorites as I go!

If you’re interested in making your own fresh juices, smoothies, and wellness shots at home, having the right equipment can make the process simpler.

You don’t need to make anything complicated. A few fresh ingredients and a little experimenting are a great place to start.

How to Store Homemade Ginger Shots

These shots are best made fresh. If you have leftovers, transfer them to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate promptly.

Use them soon, and discard any that develop an unusual smell, appearance, or flavor.

Because this recipe contains apple cider vinegar and fresh ingredients, don’t assume the vinegar makes the mixture shelf-stable.

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