Paleo Lemon Cayenne Wellness Shot
This fiery little shot packs a serious punch — bright citrus, warming ginger, earthy turmeric, and a kick of cayenne all in a two-ounce pour. Every ingredient here is whole, unprocessed, and exactly the kind of thing ancestral eating is built around, so there's no label-reading required. Raw honey steps in as the natural sweetener, and the freshly ground black pepper isn't just for flavor — it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. The straining step keeps the texture smooth and clean, making it genuinely easy to knock back first thing in the morning. It comes together with a whisk and a fine-mesh strainer, no blender or special equipment needed. Make a batch, divide it into shot glasses, and start your day feeling like you actually have your life together.
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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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