Nitrate & Nitrite 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 a deep orange-yellow elixir that looks as bold as it tastes. Many store-bought wellness shots and health tonics sneak in preservatives or additives you'd rather avoid, but this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with nothing hidden in the mix. 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 at the end brings a gentle warmth if you're feeling adventurous. Blending and straining the fresh roots keeps the texture clean and drinkable, so every sip is smooth and intensely flavored without being gritty. Make a batch on Sunday and you've got a ready-to-go morning ritual for the whole week — just shake the jar and knock it back.
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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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