Gluten-Free Apple Ginger Shot
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Awaken your senses with this vibrant and invigorating apple ginger shot, bursting with the crisp sweetness of apple and the zesty warmth of fresh ginger. This quick and easy beverage is a perfect pick-me-up, offering a refreshing and naturally energizing boost.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 5 minutes (5 min prep, 0 min cook). It uses 5 ingredients — including apple, fresh ginger, cold water — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Apple Ginger Shot: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Apple Ginger Shot: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole fruits and liquids. Always ensure any optional sweeteners or additions are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple, cored and roughly chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup cold water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your ingredients by roughly chopping the cored apple and peeled ginger. This ensures they blend smoothly and release their full flavor. Add the chopped apple, ginger, and 0.5 cup of cold water to a high-speed blender.
- 2
Add the lemon juice and optional honey or maple syrup to the blender. The lemon juice adds a bright, fresh note, while the sweetener can be adjusted to your preference. Secure the lid tightly.
- 3
Blend on high speed for approximately 60-90 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and no fibrous pieces of ginger or apple remain. You should see a vibrant, uniform liquid forming.
- 4
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a touch more honey or maple syrup, blending again for a few seconds to incorporate. The consistency should be that of a concentrated juice.
- 5
Pour the apple ginger shot into small glasses or shot glasses. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest, most potent flavor and all its invigorating benefits.
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Tips & Notes
- Roll the lemon firmly on the counter before cutting to get significantly more juice.
- Warm honey (set the jar in hot water for a few minutes) makes it easier to measure and pour.
- Refrigerate maple syrup after opening and use within a year.
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