Non-alcoholic Recipe

Prepare ginger infusion

Place the grated fresh ginger and 2 tablespoons of filtered water in a small bowl or jar. Muddle or press the ginger for 30–45 seconds to extract juice. Let sit 2–3 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a measuring cup, pressing solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.

Mix juices and sweetener

Combine 1 cup fresh orange juice and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice in a small pitcher. Add the strained ginger juice and 2 teaspoons honey. Stir vigorously until the honey is fully dissolved. If honey is too thick, warm it slightly (5–10 seconds in microwave) before adding.

Season and chill

Add a pinch (about 1/8 tsp) of ground cayenne pepper and a 1/4 teaspoon (heaping) of sea salt to the juice mixture. Stir for 10 seconds to evenly incorporate. Taste and adjust: add more cayenne for heat or more honey for sweetness, keeping the shot concentrated.

Assemble shots

Fill four small shot glasses with one ice cube each (or use crushed ice if preferred). Divide the mixture evenly among the four glasses (about 1/4 cup or 60 ml per shot). If using crushed ice, pour over crushed ice and leave a small spoon for drinker to stir.

Garnish and serve

Garnish each shot with one fresh mint leaf. Serve immediately while chilled. Provide napkins — these are concentrated, spicy-citrus wellness shots best enjoyed quickly.