Lupin Free Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shot
This fiery little shot packs a serious punch — fresh ginger and turmeric blended together create a bold, warming base with an almost electric orange hue that looks as good as it feels. A squeeze of lemon brightens everything up, while raw honey rounds out the heat with just enough sweetness to make it genuinely enjoyable rather than a chore to drink. Black pepper is the quiet hero here, helping your body absorb the turmeric's active compounds more effectively — a small addition that makes a real difference. A pinch of cayenne is optional, but if you like a little extra fire, it takes the whole thing up a notch. The blending and straining method keeps the texture clean and smooth, so you get all the flavor and benefit without any fibrous bits. Make a batch at the start of the week and you'll have a ready-to-go morning ritual waiting in the fridge for up to five days — just give it a shake and go.
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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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