Turkey Free Lemon Cayenne Wellness Shot
These little shots pack a serious punch — bright citrus heat with a warm, earthy finish that wakes you up from the inside out. Every ingredient here is a plant-based powerhouse: fresh lemon juice, raw ginger, turmeric, cayenne, and a touch of honey to round out the bite. There's no animal protein of any kind in sight, making this a completely clean, whole-food boost you can feel good about. The black pepper is a smart addition too, since it helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture smooth and easy to knock back in one go. Whip up a batch, divide it into four shots, and you've got a week's worth of morning momentum 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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