Gluten-Free Apple Ginger Shot

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.

Prep: 5 min Total: 5 min Serves: 2

At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 5 minutes (5 min prep). It uses 5 ingredients — including apple, fresh ginger, cold water — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Apple Ginger Shot: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, fresh apple, ginger and lemon carry little risk, so the cross-contact point is the blender: wash the jar and blade gasket if it recently blended oats or protein powders. Honey and maple syrup are usually plain, but avoid flavored syrups.

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 gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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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) Shop

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, while the flavor is brightest.

Nutrition (per serving)

207

Calories

Protein

33g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

59mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Scrape the ginger skin off with the edge of a spoon instead of a peeler. It follows the knobs easily and wastes less of the root.
For a smoother shot, pour the blended mix through a fine sieve and press the pulp with a spoon. It removes the ginger fibers that can remain even after a long blend.
Choose a tart apple such as Granny Smith for a sharper shot, or a sweet apple such as Fuji if you want to skip the honey or maple syrup.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Apple Ginger Shot?

Check apple, cored and roughly chopped, fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped, cold water before they go into Gluten-Free Apple Ginger Shot. Fresh apple, ginger and lemon carry little risk, so the cross-contact point is the blender: wash the jar and blade gasket if it recently blended oats or protein powders. Honey and maple syrup are usually plain, but avoid flavored syrups.

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