Chicken Free Lemon Cayenne Wellness Shot
This bright, fiery little shot packs a serious punch of flavor and function into just a couple of ounces. Fresh lemon juice forms the tangy base, while grated ginger and cayenne bring the heat and turmeric adds that gorgeous golden color. A touch of raw honey rounds everything out so it's bold without being brutal. The whole thing comes together with a quick whisk and a pass through a fine-mesh strainer — no special equipment, no fuss. It's entirely plant-based by nature, so there's zero concern about any animal proteins sneaking in through store-bought wellness blends or mystery additives. Serve it immediately after straining for the freshest, most vibrant flavor, and brace yourself — in the best possible way.
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4 servings
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer until you have 1/2 cup of fresh juice. Pour into a small pitcher or measuring cup.
- 2
Add the grated ginger, turmeric, cayenne, black pepper, honey, and water to the lemon juice. Whisk vigorously until the honey is fully dissolved and the turmeric is evenly distributed, about 30 seconds.
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