Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Lemon Cayenne Wellness Shot
This little shot packs a serious punch — bright citrus, warming ginger, earthy turmeric, and just enough cayenne to wake you right up. For anyone managing eosinophilic esophagitis, finding functional wellness products at the store can be a minefield of hidden additives, thickeners, and trigger ingredients buried in the fine print. Making it yourself means you know exactly what's going in, and every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole. Fresh lemon juice brings the zing, raw honey smooths out the heat, and the black pepper helps your body actually absorb the turmeric — it's a small detail that makes a real difference. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture clean and easy to swallow, which matters when you're being mindful about what you put your esophagus through. Whisk it together, strain it, and pour into four shot glasses for a quick ritual that feels genuinely good for you.
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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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