Coconut Free Turmeric Ginger Shot
Fresh turmeric and ginger are the real stars here — bold, earthy, and fiery in the best way — balanced out by bright lemon juice and a touch of raw honey. This kind of wellness shot can be surprisingly tricky to source at juice bars or health food stores, where coconut water or coconut-derived additives often sneak into the blend. Every ingredient in this version is straightforward and easy to verify, so you know exactly what you're drinking. The process is simple: blend, strain, sweeten, and you're done in just a few minutes. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon stirred in at the end adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the heat from the ginger without overwhelming the other flavors. Make a small batch and keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to three days, so you can start your mornings with a quick, powerful sip all week long.
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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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