Orange Ginger Cayenne Shot
Orange, lemon and ginger with a small pinch of cayenne. A citrus-forward shot you can dilute to taste.
Illustrative recipe imageWhy this shot works
- Bright orange and lemon flavour
- Cayenne is optional and can be omitted
- Made with a blender and a fine sieve
Ingredients
6 servings- 3oranges, juiced, about 1 cup
- 1lemon, juiced
- 60 gfresh ginger root, a thumb-and-a-half piece
- 1/4 tspcayenne pepper
- 1 tspraw honey, optional
- 1/4 cupwater
The method
Blend, strain & pour.
Strain the ginger first, then add citrus and cayenne gradually for a smoother, more controlled finish.
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Prepare the citrus & ginger
Juice the oranges and lemon and remove seeds. Scrub the ginger, trim tough areas and chop it finely. Set a fine-mesh sieve over a jug.
Your cue: Small ginger pieces are easier to break down with the limited liquid.
Blend · about 45 sec
Blend the ginger pulp
Add the measured water and ginger to the blender. Secure the lid and blend for about 45 seconds. If the small batch cannot circulate in your jug, add a little of the measured orange juice.
Your cue: You want finely shredded ginger, not large fibrous chunks.
Strain into the jug
Switch off and pour through the sieve. Press gently with a spoon to release the liquid, leaving the coarse ginger fibres behind.
Your cue: The extracted juice will remain cloudy even after straining.
Stir in the finish
Add the remaining orange juice and the lemon juice. Stir in cayenne gradually, plus the optional honey if desired. Divide into the listed number of servings and refrigerate promptly in clean, covered containers.
Your cue: Stir or shake before serving to redistribute the spices.
The finish line
Here’s what you’re aiming for.
Bright orange juice with a ginger kick, a little natural cloudiness and fine spice sediment.
Blending times are starting points; use the texture cues and your blender’s instructions. Loading order is for a typical upright jug. Switch off before scraping or tasting, and never put utensils into moving blades.
Pro tips
- Start with a pinch of cayenne and work up. A quarter teaspoon across six shots is warm, not painful.
- If freezing, use a clean covered tray and measure its compartments; one cube is not a standard serving. Freezing does not make untreated juice pathogen-free.
Frequently asked questions
If you enjoy it, choose a small serving with food or another time that suits you. There is no established daily course or timing for health benefits. Stop if it causes irritation.
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