Nutmeg Free Lemon Cayenne Wellness Shot
Bright, fiery, and packed with real-deal ingredients, this wellness shot is the kind of morning ritual that actually makes you feel like you have your life together. Fresh lemon juice brings the zing, raw honey softens the edges, and a hit of cayenne gives it that slow, satisfying burn that wakes you up better than a second cup of coffee. Ginger and turmeric round things out with earthy warmth, while a pinch of black pepper helps the turmeric do its thing. Store-bought wellness shots can be loaded with preservatives, mystery spices, and surprise additives — making your own means you know exactly what's going in the glass. The whole process takes just a few minutes: juice, whisk, strain, and pour. It's clean, it's sharp, and it's completely free of any warming spice blends that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. Make a batch, divide it into shots, and knock one back before the day gets away from 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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