Chestnut Free Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shot
These little shots pack a serious punch — fresh ginger and turmeric blended together create a fiery, earthy base that wakes you up from the inside out. A squeeze of lemon brightens everything, while raw honey smooths the sharp edges just enough to make it genuinely enjoyable rather than a chore to drink. The black pepper is more than a garnish here; it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric's active compounds, so it earns its place in the recipe. If you like a little extra heat, a pinch of cayenne takes the whole thing to another level. The blending and straining method pulls maximum flavor and color from the roots without any fancy equipment — just a blender and a fine-mesh strainer. Make a batch at the start of the week and you've got five days of morning shots ready to go in the fridge. Every single ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-reading stress, just pure, vibrant flavor.
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6 servings
- 3 oz (about 1 large knob) fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 oz (about 1 small knob) fresh turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ginger, turmeric, lemon juice, and cold water in a blender. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until the mixture is as smooth as possible and the liquid turns a deep orange-yellow.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small pitcher or jar. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing firmly on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
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