Mustard Free Apple Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
Fresh ginger and turmeric pack a serious punch, and when you blend them with crisp apple and a splash of apple cider vinegar, the result is a bright, zingy wellness shot that actually tastes good. Many store-bought immunity shots and tonics sneak in mustard seed extract or mustard-derived ingredients as a preservative or flavor booster, so making your own at home is the cleanest way to stay in control of what you're drinking. The apple brings natural sweetness that softens the heat of the ginger and earthy depth of the turmeric, while the vinegar adds a sharp, tangy finish. A drizzle of raw honey rounds everything out beautifully if you want just a touch more sweetness. The process is straightforward — blend, strain through cheesecloth, stir, and shoot — and the whole thing comes together in just a few minutes. Make a small batch and keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a day so your morning ritual is already waiting for you.
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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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