Ginger shot
Ginger Shot
Only 10 minutes to make
From The Widower’s Kitchen comes a bold little blend that packs a serious punch. This ginger shot is your go-to for a morning kickstart, midweek pick-me-up, or natural immune boost when you’re feeling the chill. Made with fresh root ginger, zesty lemon, cloudy apple juice, and a subtle heat from cayenne, it’s a simple recipe with powerful results. No frills, no fuss — just honest, fiery flavour from a kitchen that believes in doing things the proper way.

Ingredients
• 175–200g root ginger, peeled (using a spoon) and chopped
• 900ml – 1 litre of cloudy fresh apple juice
• Juice of 1 whole lemon, squeezed and deseeded
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
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Mackerel Pate
•200g smoked mackerel fillets (skin removed)
•100g cream cheese or crème fraîche
•1 tbsp lemon juice
•1 tsp Dijon mustard
•1 tbsp horseradish sauce (optional)
•1 small shallot, finely chopped
•1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
•Salt and black pepper, to taste
•A splash of milk (if needed, for a looser consistency)
