Start your day with this bright and tangy Ginger Citrus Juice. This recipe is easy to make, and is high in vitamin C. You only need a few simple ingredients for this healthy juice that you can take as a wellness shot.

orange juice shot in a pretty glass with cayenne pepper sprinkled on top

Now more than ever, it’s important to have a strong immune system to fight off any viruses and bugs. Vitamin C is one nutrient that is very important in supporting the body’s immunity.

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1 Why You Need This Recipe
2 Key Ingredients
3 Recipe Steps
4 Recipe Tips & Substitutions
5 FAQs
6 More Healthy Juice Recipes You Might Like
7 Ginger Citrus Juice

Why You Need This Recipe

  • The recipe for Ginger Citrus Juice is a great way to get over 50% of the daily recommended intake of Vitamin C. The other ingredients including apple cider vinegar, ground turmeric, and fresh ginger are have immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. See my related recipe for a Turmeric Shot.
  • This is a homemade version of the ginger shots you see at the store. This healthy juice is vegan, paleo, and so refreshing. I’ve included instructions below on how to make it in either a juicer or blender.

See my other article on How to Boost the Immune System When You’re Sick.

Key Ingredients

Fresh oranges and lemons make the base of this healthy juice shot. Try to find the freshest and sweetest oranges you can find.

Fresh ginger adds a flavor kick and spices up this wellness shot.

Apple cider vinegar adds more kick and health properties.

Turmeric and cayenne are the final ingredients that pack a flavor punch.

ingredients for ginger citrus immunity shot on a cutting board

Recipe Steps

Step One

Gather your ingredients and cut the peel off the oranges, lemon, and ginger.

Step Two

Feed the citrus and ginger through your juicer.

Or, if you want to make this recipe in a blender, combine the ingredients and blend for 30 seconds. Then, strain the blended mixture through a nut milk bag to help filter the pulp.

As always, please do see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

bright yellow juice after it has been juiced

Step Three

Stir in the apple cider vinegar and serve your Immunity Shot with a sprinkle of ground cayenne pepper and ground turmeric.

yellow juice served with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper on top

Recipe Tips & Substitutions

  • Feel free to use lemon juice or lime juice in this wellness shot.
  • If you also want to add some live probiotics, feel free to stir in a tablespoon or two of kombucha just before serving. The probiotics have health benefits including gut health. See more foods with natural probiotics.
  • You can drink this juice as part of your daily routine, not just during flu season.
  • Please note that this drink is not meant to serve as a health remedy. Speak to your doctor if you’re concerned about your immune system and staying well during flu season.

FAQs

How do you make this ginger juice in a blender?

To make fresh juice in a blender, you just need to add the same ingredients to a high-speed blender like a Blendtec or a Vitamix, turn on high, and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture through a nut milk bag to catch the fiber, and then enjoy the juice as a shot.

What juicer do you recommend?

I highly recommend using a masticating type juicer if you want to make juice a lot at home. It’s an investment, but it’s not outrageously expensive. I have an Omega juicer and am very happy with it.
Read more about how to pick a juicer that is perfect for your needs.

What does this juice taste like?

This juice has a very strong lemon flavor, plus a zesty flavor from the ginger and apple cider vinegar. It is best taken as a shot, followed with a sip of plain water to help wash it down.

Can I leave the pulp or do I have to strain it out?

You can definitely leave the pulp if you wish. The texture will be thicker, more like a smoothie, so it is really just personal preference.

More Healthy Juice Recipes You Might Like

Or, see my entire index of healthy juice recipes.

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Ginger Citrus Juice

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Start your day with this bright and tangy Ginger Citrus Juice. This recipe is easy to make, and is high in vitamin C. You only need a few simple ingredients for this healthy juice that you can take as a wellness shot.

Ingredients

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  • 2 naval oranges, peeled and chopped into large slices
  • 1 lemon, with the peel cut off and cut into quarters
  • 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, with the peel cut off
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • pinch of ground turmeric

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients and cut the peel off the oranges, lemon, and ginger.
  2. Feed the orange slices, lemon slices, and ginger through your juicer. Pour the juice into a jar and stir in the apple cider vinegar. 
  3. Or, if you want to make this recipe in a blender, combine the peeled and chopped oranges, lemon, and ginger in the pitcher of a blender and blend for 30 seconds. You may need to add 1/4 of water to help the ingredients blend smoothly. Then, strain the blended mixture through a nut milk bag to help filter the pulp. Pour the juice into a jar and stir in the apple cider vinegar.
  4. To serve the immunity shot, pour it into a small glass and sprinkle the top with the ground turmeric and ground cayenne pepper.

Notes

  1. You can make this recipe in a juicer or a blender.
  2. Store any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. This juice is best served immediately after making it. 
  3. Feel free to use lemon juice or lime juice in this wellness shot.
  4. If you also want to add some live probiotics, feel free to stir in a tablespoon or two of kombucha just before serving. The probiotics have health benefits including gut health. 
  5. You can drink this juice as part of your daily routine, not just during flu season.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Juice
  • Method: Juicer
  • Cuisine: Healthy

Keywords: immune boosting juice, ginger shot, juice shot

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