Gut Friendly Turmeric Ginger Shot
Fresh turmeric and ginger are two of the most celebrated roots for supporting a happy, balanced gut, and this shot delivers both in a single punchy sip. The lemon juice brightens everything up while also helping your body absorb the active compounds in the turmeric, making this more than just a trendy wellness ritual. Raw honey adds a touch of natural sweetness without refined sugar, and the optional Ceylon cinnamon rounds out the flavor with a warm, gentle spice that feels genuinely soothing. Blending and straining the roots pulls out all the good stuff while leaving behind the fibrous pulp, so the final liquid is smooth and easy on your system. It comes together in just a few minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can batch it out at the start of the week and have your morning routine locked in. Shake it before you pour, knock it back, and start your day feeling like you actually have your life together.
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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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