Juice Shot: The Metabolic Bomb

Also known as detox shots, wellness shots, booster shots, immunity shots, or bombs, these small portions of nutrient dense juice pack a huge punch of vitamins and antioxidants in a small 4 oz shot with only 25 calories!

Why Lemon and Ginger?

These mini wellness concoctions typically consist of lemon and ginger, with or without a few added ingredients. Lemon and ginger are known for their high concentration of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This powerhouse team assists in promoting numerous health benefits including:

Boosting the body’s immune system
Relief of symptoms from arthritis and other inflammatory illnesses
Balancing the body’s PH
Neutralizing free radicals that turn healthy cells into sick or cancerous cells
Support of digestive health, settles upset stomach
Detoxification, cleansing the liver and colon of built up waste and toxins
Regulating blood pressure
Clearing skin and reducing premature aging
Improving eye care & brain function

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Why We Love This Recipe

The celery helps to balance the ginger and lemon while supporting weight loss and boosting the metabolism. At only 25 calories per 4 oz shot, you can easily add this into your daily routine even if you are watching your calorie count. Adding the cayenne not only gives this shot an extra flavor kick, it also gives your metabolism a kick too!

Some of you may already have them on your menu, but for those of you who do not, listen up! Because—number one—they make a great add-on product to any juice purchase, as they are small and relatively inexpensive compared to a bottle of juice, and—number two—they are fun and really good for you. Your customers will love them! Usually sold for $3 – $7 depending on size and ingredients (conventional /organic), they can be kept near the register for easy grab-and-go, much like grocery stores do with candy and water.

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Health Benefits

Supports Immune System
Reduces Inflammation
Improves Digestion
Detoxifying
Lowers Blood Pressure
Promotes Healthy Skin

Ingredients

lemon (peeled)	4.26 oz	121 g	1 large lemon
ginger	4.26 oz	121 g	1 cup chopped ginger
green apple	6.5 oz	184 g	2 medium apples
celery	4.86 oz	138 g	3 medium stalks
cayenne (ground)	0.02 oz	0.6 g	1 pinch per serving

Directions

Wash the produce thoroughly.

Peel the lemon and weigh the ingredients.

Juice the produce together.

Drop a pinch of cayenne pepper into each serving.

Pro Tips

Even amounts of ginger and lemon make a great base for any juice shot. From there, you can customize it however you want! We like to choose fruit and veggies that are in season because they are fresher, taste better and are usually less expensive than when they are out of season.
To peel the lemons, cut the peel off using a sharp knife. It's ok to leave the white pith behind, and even a little bit of the peel. It doesn't have to be perfect!

Equipment note: We used the Goodnature Hummingbird cold press juicer to make the juice for this recipe. We highly recommend this juicer for culinary purposes, as it creates the best tasting, most nutritious juice possible, and can produce it in large batches.

The information shared in this post is a combination of my personal experience, research, and knowledge as a certified holistic health coach, and is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or to be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

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Sandy

Hi quick question the cayenne pinch is added to each 3oz serving?

Nov 25, 2024

Charlie Wettlaufer

Yes that’s correct!

Nov 29, 2024

Jeri

May 23, 2024

Lateefa

This is the boost I’ve been looking for taking only the time I would spend brewing coffee. I love the taste and I added turmeric root. Delicious and Nutritious!!

Feb 12, 2024

Dorothy

Really this recipe for shots. I also used tumeric.

Dec 1, 2023

Robin Frey

Awesome, thanks for sharing Dorothy!

Dec 1, 2023

Mel

So I am here to tell you, systems clear and I have loads of energy. Thank you for this shot. It doesn’t taste amazing but it works exactly how I need it to. Thank you so much my whole family drinks it every morning. I triple the recipe in the juicer and it makes a big 24 oz bottle that I split into the three of us doing 3 ounce shots each morning. It’s our coffee that we needed so badly.

Sep 5, 2023

Robin Frey

Amazing Mel, thanks for sharing 🙂

Sep 5, 2023

Melissa Morgan

Silly question but does this recipe make 4 shots as picture? Excited to try this tomorrow. 😄

Aug 22, 2023

Robin Frey

Hi Melissa, This recipe makes 12 oz total, so that's four 3oz shots, three 4oz shots or six 2oz shots!

Aug 22, 2023

Nicole

Mar 24, 2023

Nilza Rodriguez

Looking forward recive more recepi

Dec 26, 2022

Nilza Rodriguez

Thank you

Dec 26, 2022

MrsLindasNaturalHealing

I absolutely love this SuperGreen recipe.. Thanks! I have been using natural remedies & herbs to heal for years and this recipe was tasty & perfect! I usually drink celery powder on an empty stomach but was looking for a new drink to give me a boost, that would help reduce blood pressure, fight inflammation and provide the many benefits contained in the drink. I absolutely loved it and already had all of the ingredients needed

Sep 29, 2022

Inge Poyner

Hi, how long do the shots last in the fridge? Thanks Inge

Aug 31, 2022

Robin Frey

Hi Inge, These shots will stay fresh for about 7 days in the fridge, depending on a few factors. You can read more about it here: https://www.goodnature.com/blog/understanding-shelf-life-of-cold-pressed-juice/

Aug 31, 2022

Lauren Bergeron

I don’t have a juicer. Can I use a vitamix blender? If so, how long will it last in the refrigerator? Thanks!

Jul 19, 2022

Robin Frey

Hi Lauren, You can try to use a blender and then filter it through a sieve, nut milk bag or cheesecloth, although I wouldn't recommend it...using a blender creates a lot heat and oxygen that gets into the juice, depleting the nutrients. To get the maximum benefits from juicing, I recommend buying a juicer (you can find some pretty inexpensive ones at your local box store). If you do make with a blender, I would drink it right away, as the longer it sits the less beneficial it will be.

Jul 19, 2022

Glenny

May 14, 2022

Delany

Hi, I really like the recipe but I was wondering if it’s to much ginger. I read that you should only consume 3 grams of ginger extract but this recipe produces roughly 20 grams every (4 oz) is that ok? I drink it daily

Jan 25, 2022

Robin Frey

Hi Delany, In this recipe, ginger is only a portion of the 4 oz serving, so you are actually only getting less than 1 oz of actual ginger juice. That being said, everyone is different, you need to listen to your body on what works for you. I personally consume roughly 3 oz of ginger juice every morning to battle the inflammation from my arthritis and keep me pain-free. If you are drinking too much ginger, your body will tell you. The side effects you can experience from drinking too much ginger are: Heartburn, gas, stomachache, and burning feeling in the mouth. If you have any concerns or are on medication, you should consult your doctor. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or to be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

Jan 25, 2022

Anéne

Sounds good, really a whole cup of ginger?

Oct 18, 2021

Robin Frey

Yes, ginger shots are very potent 😄

Oct 18, 2021

Peter ZImmer

Very informative. And straightforward.

Aug 14, 2021

Robin Frey

Thanks Peter!

Aug 16, 2021

Christine

Hello! I'm a little confused about a couple of things: if this makes twelve ounces, how can it possibly be only 12 calories? And the shots are supposed to be 2-4 oz, per your article, so i don't see that, unless this recipe makes 3 servings..? What am i missing? I'm very interested in this power shots recipe and your webpage is very well-made. I think some vital points are missing. Thank you so much for your explanation. Christine B.

Jun 7, 2021

Robin Frey

Hi Christine! Good catch! I think we had a typo there, I will fix it 😄 There is 75 calories in the 12 oz, so if you are doing 4 oz shots, it would be 25 calories per serving.

Jun 7, 2021

mbradyfunnel

Best juice shot I've ever tried!

Oct 21, 2020

Jenny

This is my favorite juice shot, I love the pepper in it!

Oct 21, 2020

Jackie

How long can I keep it in my fridge?

Jun 25, 2020

Robin Frey

Hi Jackie, It really depends on how the juice is made. If you are using a typical home juicer that utilizes centrifugal force (which creates heat), you will want to drink immediately or at least within the first few hours as the juice oxidizes and the nutrients break down quickly. If you are using a masticating, slow juicer or twin gear juicer, I would recommend to keep in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days because you will find the flavor and nutrients to diminish. If you are using a press, this recipe will keep in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can read more on the different types of juicers here: https://www.goodnature.com/blog/types-of-juicers/ Happy Juicing 😄

Jun 26, 2020

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