MSG Free Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shot
There is something deeply satisfying about knowing exactly what goes into your morning wellness ritual, and this vibrant shot delivers on every level. Fresh ginger and turmeric bring serious anti-inflammatory firepower, while bright lemon juice, raw honey, and a crack of black pepper round everything out into a bold, zingy sip that wakes you right up. Store-bought wellness shots can be a minefield of additives, preservatives, and flavor enhancers you never asked for — making them from scratch with whole ingredients sidesteps all of that completely. The blending and straining process pulls every drop of goodness from the roots, leaving you with a silky, intensely flavored liquid that looks as stunning as it tastes. A pinch of cayenne is optional but highly recommended if you like a little heat at the back of your throat. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can batch it out on Sunday and have your mornings sorted for the week.
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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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