Citric Acid Free Apple Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
Fresh ginger and turmeric pack a serious punch, and this wellness shot delivers both in a bright, warming blend that feels genuinely good going down. Most store-bought shots sneak in lemon or lime juice as a preservative, which makes them a no-go if you're avoiding citric acid — but this one skips all of that entirely. The natural sweetness of a Fuji or Gala apple does the heavy lifting here, balancing the earthy heat of the turmeric and the sharp bite of ginger without any added citrus. Apple cider vinegar steps in to give it that tangy, slightly acidic edge you'd expect from a wellness shot, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds everything out if you want a touch more sweetness. The straining step is worth the extra minute — pressing the blended mixture through cheesecloth gives you a clean, smooth shot with no gritty texture. Make a small batch and keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge so you're ready to go for up to a day.
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4 servings
- 1 medium apple (such as fuji or gala), cored and roughly chopped
- 2-inch piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped apple, turmeric root, ginger root, and cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a nut milk bag over a small pitcher or measuring cup. Pour the blended mixture through and press or squeeze firmly until all the liquid is extracted and the pulp is dry. Discard the pulp.
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