Shellfish 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 smooths out 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 — and it's not just for flavor, since it helps your body make the most of the turmeric. The whole thing comes together with a quick whisk and a pass through a fine-mesh strainer, so the texture is clean and smooth with none of the ginger pulp getting in the way. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's zero concern about hidden seafood derivatives or cross-contact that can sneak into store-bought wellness drinks and supplements. Make a batch, divide it into four shots, and you've got a bold, invigorating ritual ready to go.
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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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