Xanthan Gum Free Lemon Cayenne Wellness Shot
Bright, zingy, and genuinely warming, this wellness shot packs a serious punch in just a couple of ounces. Fresh lemon juice brings the tartness, raw honey smooths the edges, and the combination of cayenne and black pepper gives it that slow, satisfying heat that lingers just long enough to wake you up. Turmeric adds its earthy, golden depth, and the black pepper is actually there for a reason — it helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. Many store-bought wellness shots rely on stabilizers and thickeners to achieve a consistent texture, but this one gets its body purely from real, whole ingredients. Straining out the ginger pulp through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the texture clean and smooth without needing any additives whatsoever. It comes together in minutes and makes four shots at once, so you can share the ritual or stash a few in the fridge for the week ahead.
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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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