⚡ GLOWMAX™ Ginger & Apple Neon Shots: The Brightest Thing You'll Ever Drink

John Nickolls
Jun 5
3 min read

By John Nickolls, Head of Homemade HGV-Friendly Health Hooch

🍊 Forget subtlety. This one glows.

Ever looked at a health shot and thought, “You know what this needs? More nuclear fallout vibes.” No? Well, now you will.

Introducing my GLOWMAX™ Ginger & Apple Shots, made with love, a lot of ginger, and just enough orange food dye to violate local council lighting regulations. It's not just a drink – it's a high-vis experience.

🔬 Why I Made This

Look, I love ginger. I love apple. I love drinks that slap me round the face like a hungover Sunday on Cannock Chase. But the problem? Most “wellness shots” look like stagnant pond water.

So I grabbed my Ninja Soup Maker, cranked the brightness dial to 11 (figuratively), and made something that glows brighter than the Wildwood Pub’s fire exit sign. And yes, it tastes as intense as it looks.

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 1 Litre of Liquid Brilliance)

200g fresh ginger root (peeled and chopped)
200g carrots (peeled, chopped)
2 Golden Delicious apples (cored and chopped)
300ml orange juice (cloudy or smooth, your choice)
50ml lemon juice
2 tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp sweet paprika
A pinch of black pepper
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional – depends how brave you are)
100ml cold water
5–10 drops neon orange food dye
⅛ tsp baking soda (for fizz & colour enhancement – science!)

🧪 Method – Let There Be Light

Throw everything into your Ninja Soup Maker (apart from the dye and baking soda).
Hit Cold Blend / Smoothie mode and let it blitz for 2 full minutes.
Add your orange food dye – start with 5 drops, add more until it looks like you’re bottling sunlight.
Stir in the baking soda. You’ll see it fizz a little – that’s the colour magic kicking in.
Optional: strain through a sieve if you like your shots silky smooth.
Chill, pour, and marvel at your creation glowing in the fridge like a radioactive Fanta.

💰 Costings Breakdown (Per 100ml)

Item	Cost per 100ml
Ginger	£0.30
Carrots	£0.02
Apples	£0.048
Orange Juice	£0.036
Lemon Juice	£0.02
Turmeric & Paprika	£0.01
Black Pepper	~Free
Baking Soda	£0.002
Food Dye	£0.015
Honey/Syrup	£0.02
Electricity (Ninja)	£0.002
Total per 100ml	£0.49

⚠️ What to Expect

Flavour: Gingery smack, zesty punch, subtle carrot sweetness.
Effect: Like an electric jolt to your motivation glands.
Colour: Official Pantone: “Solar Flare Orange with Extra Danger”

🧡 Suggested Uses

Morning shot before a shift at A.P. Webb.
Post-workout liquid slap.
Impressing friends who think turmeric is just for curries.
Lighting your campervan without using battery power.

🧃 Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled in shot glasses (clear ones for maximum glow envy).
Pour into mini bottles and keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Add vodka for a Ginger Glowtail (but only if you’ve already clocked off).

🧪 Final Thoughts

This isn’t just a juice. It’s a beacon of health, disguised as a highlighter pen. If you like your wellness with a side of wow, your mornings with a bit of madness, and your fridge glowing brighter than your future – then GLOWMAX™ is your new religion.

Have a go, post your results, and tag me @johnnickolls. Bonus points if yours glows enough to attract moths.

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