four ginger lemon cayenne juice shots on a wooden tray
Chef Ari Sexner
Recipe by Chef Ari Sexner

Toxin Ninja (Ginger Lemon Cayenne Wellness Shot)

Fire up your juicer* and prepare for a detox lemon ginger cayenne shot that your body will love!

*Don’t have a juicer? Check the Pro Tips for an alternative method using a blender.

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Ginger shots have been getting more popular in the last few years. And with so many health benefits, it’s no wonder why.

This particular wellness shot is primarily made up of fresh ginger, fresh lemon, and apple. Less than a teaspoon cayenne pepper gives it an extra kick (for those who like a challenge) and maple syrup is our chef’s sweetener of choice.

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Read on to learn how this wellness shot can benefit your health.

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Why We Love This Lemon Ginger Cayenne Wellness Shot

The apple helps to balance the ginger and lemon while supporting weight loss and boosting the metabolism. At only 21 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!

Here are some of this DIY elixir’s powerful health benefits:

  • High in vitamin C and potassium. Both lemon and apple juice have a ton of vitamin C. Apple and maple syrup are rich in potassium.
  • Supports immune system. Every ingredient (besides maple syrup) can aid one’s immune system and help fight off colds.
  • Great dietary aid. Many of the ingredients either help suppress hunger or aid weight loss. See also: 7 Easy Juice Recipes for Weight Loss
  • Anti-inflammatory. Almost every ingredient in this wellness shot has anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Antioxidants. Apple and lemon are both rich in antioxidants.
  • Increases energy. Apple and maple syrup are known to help improve energy levels.
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Ending with the obvious “health benefits”: this wellness shot is gluten-free, dairy-free, and fairly low in carbohydrates (assuming one 2 ounce serving size).

Related recipe: Want to try our most popular wellness shot next? Check out Juice Shot: The Metabolic Bomb

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Sunny

Why cayenne pepper?

Aug 2, 2024
Brittany

Could I prep batch a month supply and freeze in cubes what I won't use within the week? TIA

Aug 1, 2024
Charlie Wettlaufer
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Yes, you can freeze juice. Sometimes it doesn't taste as good compared to fresh, but it is a common practice.

Aug 3, 2024
Ray

Can I drink this shot upon breaking my intermittent fasting

Feb 16, 2024
Robin Frey
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Hi Ray, You could try it, and see how your body responds. Ginger juice has been known to enhance fasting benefits, and the sweet ingredients (apple and maple syrup) will help to "break" the fast. So theoretically, this should be a great juice to drink after fasting.

Feb 16, 2024
Janet

Is it OK to do more than one shot a day or stick to just one shot a day?

Dec 21, 2023
Robin Frey
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I have done more than one per day (drinking up to 12 oz per day) but I would recommend starting slow and listening to your body!

Dec 24, 2023
Tina

Can you substitute ginger and turmeric organic powder in place of the roots?

Nov 14, 2023
Robin Frey
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Yes, you can. For every 1 ounce of root, use 1 teaspoon of powder.

Nov 14, 2023
J. Lee

I’m considering putting all of this in my ninja blender peel and all… what say ye?

Oct 4, 2023
Charlie Wettlaufer
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I say yeeee

Oct 4, 2023
Shalom Zwiebel

Hello, Thanks for this amazing recipe. when juicing this recipe in a X-1 Mini for how long does it last?

Jul 14, 2022
Robin Frey
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Hi Shalom, We recommend 5-7 days, depending on how fresh the produce is. Check out our article on what can affect shelf life here: https://www.goodnature.com/blog/understanding-shelf-life-of-cold-pressed-juice/

Jul 14, 2022
dee

will dates be a good substitute for maple syrup? and what quantity? thanks.

Dec 30, 2021
Robin Frey
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Hi Dee, Date syrup would be a good substitute for maple syrup (use the same amount), or you can use honey or agave nectar. I would not use whole dates because they cannot be juiced using a juicer. Typically whole, pitted dates are used in smoothies (using a blender) as a sweetener.

Dec 30, 2021
Kristin

Very excited to try this morning detox shot!

Oct 25, 2021
Robin Frey
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Awesome, let us know how you like it Kristin 😄

Oct 25, 2021
Nuvia Hernandez

If u want to lose weight fast well this help ? And does it work ?

Sep 20, 2021
Robin Frey
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Hi Nuvia, Consuming more vegetables and fruits can help you lose weight. If you are looking to get a jump start on your weight loss plan, I would suggest a detox/cleanse first. You can learn how to do one in my free ebook, get it here: https://www.goodnature.com/how-to-do-a-juice-cleanse-ebook/ Happy juicing 😄

Sep 20, 2021
Stacie

Can i make up a jug to, Put in the fridge?

Aug 17, 2021
Robin Frey
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Absolutely yes!

Aug 17, 2021
Leandro Culp

Is honey as a substitute for maple syrup something that would be acceptable?

Jan 5, 2021
Robin Frey
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Hi Leandro, Yes honey would be a great substitute! Happy juicing 😄

Jan 5, 2021
Josephine

Nerd receipes that nuerlogical condition,heart, thyroid

Dec 28, 2020
Robin Frey
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Hi Josephine, I recommend juice recipes with green, leafy vegetables. Leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collards, and broccoli are are well-known for their wealth of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are rich in brain-healthy nutrients like vitamin K, lutein, folate, and beta carotene. Vitamin K also helps protect your arteries and promote proper blood clotting. From my experience and training, a diet that is largely made up of whole foods and plants is the best way to maintain a healthy body (including the mind, thyroid and heart) as well as rid the body of chronic illnesses. You can find our green juice recipes here: https://www.goodnature.com/recipes/?recipe_tags=green-juice

Dec 29, 2020
Charlie Wettlaufer

Apple, lemon, ginger juice is my favorite

Dec 28, 2020