Nutmeg Free Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shot
This vibrant little shot packs a serious punch — fresh ginger and turmeric bring bold, earthy heat, while lemon juice cuts through with bright acidity and raw honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness. Black pepper is more than a seasoning here; it actually helps your body absorb the beneficial compounds in turmeric, so it earns its place in the recipe. A pinch of cayenne is optional but highly recommended if you want that extra kick that makes your whole chest feel warm. Wellness shots at juice bars and health food stores often contain a surprising mix of spices and additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in the glass. The blending and straining method keeps the texture smooth and drinkable without any gritty pulp, and the whole process comes together quickly with just a blender and a fine-mesh strainer. A sealed jar in the fridge means you can prep a batch and have your morning ritual sorted for the better part of a 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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