Citric Acid Free Turmeric Ginger Shot
Fresh turmeric and ginger are the real stars here — bold, warming, and deeply aromatic in a way that makes this little shot feel like serious self-care in a glass. The honey rounds out the heat with a touch of natural sweetness, and the optional Ceylon cinnamon adds a subtle, almost floral depth that keeps things interesting. For anyone avoiding citric acid, wellness shots can be a minefield — many commercial versions rely on citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, making store-bought options frustrating to navigate. This one skips all of that, leaning entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients that you control from start to finish. The blending and straining process pulls out a clean, vibrant liquid that looks as good as it tastes. Make a small batch, keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge, and you've got a ready-to-go morning ritual for the next few days.
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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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