Alpha Gal Friendly Turmeric Ginger Shot
These little shots pack a serious punch — fresh turmeric and ginger blended with bright lemon juice create a bold, warming flavor that wakes you up from the inside out. A drizzle of raw honey smooths out the heat just enough, and a pinch of Ceylon cinnamon adds a subtle, almost floral warmth if you choose to use it. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and completely free from mammalian meat byproducts, so there's no second-guessing labels or worrying about hidden animal-derived additives that can make store-bought wellness shots a minefield. The process is straightforward — blend, strain, whisk, and you're done — and the result is a clean, vibrant liquid that looks as good as it feels. Make a batch at the start of the week and you'll have a ready-to-go ritual waiting in the fridge for up to three days. Whether you're chasing an immune boost, an anti-inflammatory habit, or just something that makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself, this one delivers.
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4 servings
- 3 oz fresh turmeric root, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 oz fresh ginger root, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- ⅛ tsp ceylon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the turmeric, ginger, lemon juice, and cold water in a blender. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth set over a small pitcher, pressing firmly on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
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