Gluten-Free Spicy Lemon Ginger Shot
This small, tart and spicy lemon drink blends fresh lemon juice and ginger with water, a pinch of cayenne and an optional spoonful of honey or maple syrup. Pour it into two small glasses and stir just before sipping.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 5 minutes (5 min prep). It uses 5 ingredients — including fresh lemon juice, water, cayenne pepper — and walks through 4 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Spicy Lemon Ginger Shot: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, when preparing this recipe, be mindful of cross-contamination. Ensure all utensils, blenders, and surfaces are thoroughly cleaned to prevent any contact with gluten-containing ingredients, especially if you have celiac disease or a severe gluten sensitivity. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Spicy Lemon Ginger Shot: Lemon juice, ginger, water and honey or maple syrup are naturally gluten-free. Ground cayenne is a single spice, but it can be packed on shared lines, so choose one labeled gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Instructions
Tips & Notes
- Squeeze the lemons fresh; it takes about 3-4 lemons for 1/2 cup of juice. Bottled juice tastes flat in a drink this simple.
- Cayenne settles to the bottom of the glass. Stir or shake each shot again just before drinking.
- Start with a pinch of the cayenne, blend, taste, then add the rest of the 1/4 tsp if you want more heat. Some cayenne is much hotter than others.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Spicy Lemon Ginger Shot take?
Gluten-Free Spicy Lemon Ginger Shot takes about 5 minutes: 5 minutes to prep, for 2 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Spicy Lemon Ginger Shot with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Spicy Lemon Ginger Shot?
Check fresh lemon juice, water, cayenne pepper before they go into Gluten-Free Spicy Lemon Ginger Shot. When preparing this recipe, be mindful of cross-contamination. Ensure all utensils, blenders, and surfaces are thoroughly cleaned to prevent any contact with gluten-containing ingredients, especially if you have celiac disease or a severe gluten sensitivity. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
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