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Apple Ginger Turmeric Shots

Published: Mar 20, 2022 · Modified: Apr 29, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 8 Comments

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These apple ginger turmeric shots are perfectly sweet, light and fresh, and bursting with delicious fruit and spice. Made without lemon juice or citrus, this refreshing juice is easy to make and goes perfectly with breakfast or as a mid-afternoon treat.

Do check out my carrot ginger turmeric juice for another refreshing juice idea!

two glasses of apple ginger juice on a wooden board next to ginger root and apples.

I'm a huge fan of apple in my smoothies, and if you are too, then you can find some tasty recipes with my apple and pear smoothie and apple blackberry smoothie.

But if you fancy something a little lighter, then this apple ginger juice is just the thing! It's very adaptable and can be made with or without turmeric. Have a smaller 'portion' for apple ginger shots that are perfect with breakfast, or a big glass of goodness for a mid-afternoon treat.

Love juices? The you may also like to see my low histamine green juice that is bursting with all the green vitamins or my pear apple juice that has a lovely sweetness. And for something a little different, my apple ginger chia fresca is quite fun!

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  • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
  • 🍎 Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations to the recipe
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • ⏲️ Equipment needed
  • 🥤 More tasty drinks to enjoy
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ Why this recipe is so good

Perfectly sweet and spicy. The apple is fresh, light and sweet and balances so well with the kick of spice from the ginger.

Enjoy with breakfast or as a snack. Have smaller shots or a larger glass!

Easy to make. I use a juicer for this recipe but see below in the frequently asked questions for how to make it in a blender. So quick and simple to do!

🍎 Ingredients

labelled three apples, ginger and a small bowl of turmeric.

This recipe can be made with either two, three or four ingredients . . . The apple and ginger are the key ingredients but you can also add turmeric and/or black pepper. Adapt to the type of juice you prefer!

  • Apples - I would suggest using red apples as they have a sweeter taste than the sharper and more sour taste of green apples.
  • Ginger - this gives the kick of spice. Adjust the amount to taste preference, whether you want just a hint of spice or a bigger hit!
  • Turmeric - you can use either fresh turmeric root or turmeric powder.
  • Black pepper - also optional, see below if you follow a low histamine diet.

📖 Variations to the recipe

This recipe is almost two recipes in one! Use either just apple and ginger for a fresh fruity juice or add turmeric and/or black pepper to the recipe. The latter will change the taste to a more spicy juice.

If you are able to find fresh turmeric root in the store you can use a small piece instead of turmeric powder. I'm still yet to find any near me though (I'll keep hunting!).

🔪 Step by step instructions

Making these shots is very simple and quick to do. Unless you have a good juicer, the washing up after is another story though . . .

making apple ginger juice though a juicer next to a bowl of apple pieces.

Step 1

Dice the fruit into small pieces that can be fed into the juicer. They don't have to be the same shape or size of course as you are going to turn them into juice. Personally I also remove the core of the apples, although this isn't usually necessary if you have a good juicer.

Step 2

Feed the apple and ginger into the juicer, with a bowl or jug underneath to 'catch' the juice. If you are using the turmeric and/or black pepper, I find it easiest to just sprinkle a little in at a time when feeding the apple through.

Pour the juice into your shot glasses and serve immediately!

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • Add the turmeric (if using powder) a sprinkle at a time along with the apple and ginger pieces, rather than separately.
  • For a less intense juice you can dilute with a little water.
  • Both the turmeric and the black pepper are optional. Black pepper is higher histamine (see below) so my low histamine readers may wish to leave this out.

📋 Frequently asked questions

Which apples are best for juicing?

Red apples have a sweeter taste and are good for making fresh juice. Green apples tend to have a sharper and more sour taste.

Do you have to peel apples before juicing them?

No you don't have to peel them as the juicer will blend them down and extract the juice.

How do you make juice without a juicer?

To make juice without a juicer you can blend in a blender and then strain the liquid through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag into a bowl.

How much ginger should I use?

This is to taste preference, but for this recipe I use about 2cm square of fresh ginger root. I suggest peeling it first!

⏲️ Equipment needed

Juicer - to make the juice. If you don't have a juicer then you can blend and strain the liquid through a cloth into a bowl.

Bowl or jug - to catch the juice!

Knife - to dice the fruit. You can also use a small spoon to peel the ginger.

apple ginger juice in two glass jars on a wooden board.

🥤 More tasty drinks to enjoy

There are lots of fun smoothies, juices, mocktails and warm drinks on the drinks page, but a few of the more recent recipes you may like to try out:

  • blueberry peach smoothie in a glass next to fresh peaches and blueberries.
    Blueberry Peach Smoothie
  • mango oat smoothie in two glasses next to fresh mangoes.
    Mango Oat Smoothie
  • blueberry almond butter smoothie in two glasses next to a bowl of blueberries.
    Blueberry Almond Butter Smoothie
  • cottage cheese fruit smoothie in a glass garnished with fresh mint leaves and blueberries, next to a bowl of blueberries.
    Cottage Cheese Fruit Smoothie

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📖 Recipe

apple ginger juice in two glasses on a wooden board next to apples.

Apple Ginger Turmeric Shots

Claire
These apple ginger turmeric shots are light and fresh, and a perfect accompaniment for your breakfast or as an afternoon treat. Make with or without the turmeric to preference.
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Time to juice 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, juice, Snack
Cuisine American, British
Servings 2 servings
Calories 158 kcal

Equipment

  • Juicer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 small apples cored, roughly chopped
  • 2 cm fresh ginger root peeled, roughly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric optional, increase to preference
  • pinch black pepper optional*

Instructions
 

  • Feed the ingredients through your juicer (add the turmeric and black pepper, if using, with the apple) into a bowl or large glass. Pour into your glasses and serve immediately!

Notes

*A note for my low histamine readers - black pepper scores as higher histamine on the SIGHI list, so you may wish to leave it out.
  • Add the turmeric (if using powder) a sprinkle at a time along with the apple and ginger pieces, rather than separately.
  • For a less intense juice you can dilute with a little water.
  • Both the turmeric and the black pepper are optional.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • ginger, which scores 1. There is a note stating 'small amounts are well tolerated'.
  • black pepper (if using), scores 2.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 336mgFiber: 7gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 161IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Karen Botha says

    June 27, 2023 at 1:02 pm

    Thanks for the easy recipe.
    If I make this in bulk (double or triple the ingredients) how long does it last?

    Reply
    • Claire says

      June 27, 2023 at 1:52 pm

      Fresh juices can usually last for a few days in the fridge, but if histamine is an issue for you then it is best to make the amount you need at the time.

      Reply
  2. Sheryl says

    February 25, 2023 at 7:13 am

    5 stars
    Apple and ginger is one of my favourite juice combinations, but I usually buy or order them for delivery. Thank you for this easy recipe and I love the suggestions! Only left out the turmeric (sadly!) as I'm on blood thinners for Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      February 25, 2023 at 8:32 am

      I"m glad you like it! I think apple and ginger by themselves are still so tasty! The ginger gives such a nice 'tang' doesn't it.

      Reply
  3. Daphne says

    December 01, 2022 at 3:13 am

    Delicious! We usually make an “orange” juice with plenty of oranges but the flavor was great without them. Even my kids enjoyed it!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      December 01, 2022 at 12:44 pm

      So glad you all liked the juice as a citrus free option!

      Reply
  4. Jana says

    November 20, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    In love with this recipe. I'm not in the best shape atm and am trying to reduce the inflammation in the body as much as possible which I am sure this drink will help me with. I don't have a juicer so went for a regular smoothie maker and further blended with a stick blender until smooth - worked great. I also added two stalks of celery and the taste is just amazing! Very refreshing, healthy shot. Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Claire says

      November 20, 2022 at 10:04 pm

      So glad you like it Jana! Juices feel so nourishing don't they. The addition of celery sounds good too!

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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