Low Iodine Lemon Cayenne Wellness Shot
Bright, fiery, and packed with bold flavor, this little shot delivers a serious wake-up call in just a couple of ounces. Fresh lemon juice forms the tangy backbone, while grated ginger and cayenne bring the heat and raw honey smooths everything out with a touch of natural sweetness. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, store-bought wellness shots and supplements can be a minefield of additives and mystery ingredients — this one is made entirely from whole, plant-based ingredients that are naturally low in iodine. Turmeric and black pepper are a classic pairing for a reason, and together they give the shot a warm, earthy depth that makes it feel genuinely nourishing rather than just spicy. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture clean and the shot easy to knock back in one go. Whisk it together in under five minutes and you have four servings ready to go — perfect for starting the week on a strong note.
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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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