Ingwershot

ginger shot

noun ING-ver-shot Rare

Usage Note

Ingwershot is the concentrated small drink of fresh ginger juice, sometimes with lemon and turmeric, drunk in one gulp. Popular in German health food culture and sold at juice bars and supermarkets. Valued for its warming and immune-boosting properties.

Examples

"Sie startet jeden Morgen mit einem Ingwershot statt Kaffee."

Natural Translation

She starts every morning with a ginger shot instead of coffee.

Literal Translation

She starts every morning with a ginger-shot instead of coffee.

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