Barley Free Turmeric Ginger Shot
Fresh turmeric and ginger are the real stars here — bold, bright, and intensely aromatic in a way that store-bought wellness shots rarely capture. The combination of zingy lemon juice, raw honey, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon rounds out the heat without dulling any of that earthy, peppery punch. Blending and straining the roots pulls out every drop of flavor while leaving the fibrous pulp behind, so each shot is smooth and concentrated. Grains are simply not part of the picture — every ingredient is a whole food, naturally free from any grain-based additives or fillers that can sneak into packaged alternatives. That makes this an easy, confident choice for anyone navigating grain sensitivities without wanting to sacrifice a daily wellness ritual. Make a batch at the start of the week, stash it in a sealed jar, and you have three days of morning shots ready to go with zero effort.
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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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