Pork Free Lemon Cayenne Wellness Shot
This bright, fiery little shot packs a serious punch in just a couple of ounces. Fresh lemon juice brings the zing, raw honey softens the edges, and the combination of cayenne, ginger, and turmeric creates that warming, wake-you-up heat that wellness shot fans are obsessed with. Black pepper is in there too — not just for flavor, but because it works alongside the turmeric to help your body make the most of it. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any meat or animal-derived concerns, so you can knock it back without a second thought. The straining step is key — it gives you a smooth, clean shot rather than a gritty mouthful of ginger pulp, and pressing the solids through extracts every last drop of flavor. Make a batch, divide it into four shot glasses, and start your morning with something that actually does something. It's sharp, spicy, golden, and 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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