Ingredient Fruit Citrus Lemon Lemon-Ginger-Cayenne-Apple Shots 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews This quick and easy shot packs a punch to wake the senses. Apple and honey make it naturally sweet and are balanced by lemon juice and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper that brings on the heat. By Megan Ginsberg Megan Ginsberg Megan Ginsberg is the Senior Editor for EatingWell. She has a keen eye for grammar, is always looking for new recipes to try and loves the satisfaction that comes from meal planning. Most of her 20-plus-year editing career has been focused on food-related content. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 12 ounces Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Fat Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 lemons, peeled and halved 1 Granny Smith apple, stem removed and cut into pieces ¼ cup chopped peeled fresh ginger ¾ cup 100% apple juice, divided 1 tablespoon honey ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for garnish ⅛ teaspoon salt Directions Process lemons, apple, ginger and 1/2 cup apple juice in a blender on high speed until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar or container; discard solids. Stir in honey, cayenne, salt and the remaining 1/4 cup apple juice. Top each serving with a sprinkle of cayenne, if desired. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Recipe developed by Pam Lolley Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2020 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 49 Calories 0g Fat 13g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 2 oz. Calories 49 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 9g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 0g 0% Total Fat 0g 0% Vitamin A 44IU 1% Vitamin C 9mg 9% Folate 1mcg 0% Sodium 51mg 2% Calcium 12mg 1% Iron 0mg 1% Magnesium 5mg 1% Potassium 109mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.