MSG Free Lemon Cayenne Wellness Shot
These little shots pack a serious punch — bright citrus heat, warming ginger, and earthy turmeric all in a two-ounce pour. Store-bought wellness shots often hide preservatives, natural flavor blends, or additives that can be hard to verify, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable: fresh lemon juice, real ginger, raw honey, and a pinch of cayenne that builds just enough heat to wake you up. The black pepper isn't just there for flavor — it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively, which is a small but smart detail. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture smooth and easy to knock back in one go. It comes together in just a few minutes and yields four shots, so you can share them or stash extras for the week ahead.
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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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