Mustard Free Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shot
This vibrant little shot packs a serious punch — fresh ginger and turmeric blended with bright lemon juice, raw honey, and a crack of black pepper into one intensely golden, warming elixir. It's the kind of thing that wakes you up from the inside out, and once you start making it at home, store-bought wellness shots start feeling like a real rip-off. Many commercial versions sneak in unexpected ingredients, so blending your own means you know exactly what's going into every sip. The black pepper is a smart addition here — it's not just for heat, it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. A pinch of cayenne is optional but highly recommended if you like a little fire at the back of your throat. The strained liquid keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can batch it out on Sunday and have your morning ritual sorted for the whole 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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