Xanthan Gum Free Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shot
This vibrant little shot packs a serious punch — fresh ginger and turmeric blended together create that deep orange-yellow liquid that looks as bold as it tastes. Many wellness shots and health tonics sold in stores sneak in thickeners or stabilizers to extend shelf life, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in the glass. The lemon juice brightens everything up, while raw honey rounds out the heat with just enough sweetness. Black pepper is more than a finishing touch here — it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively, which is a small detail that makes a real difference. A pinch of cayenne is optional, but if you like a little fire in the morning, don't skip it. Blending and straining takes just a few minutes, and a batch keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can front-load the effort and have your morning ritual ready to go all 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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