High Fructose Corn Syrup 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 for natural sweetness. That honey is the only sweetener in the mix, which means you're getting a genuinely clean shot without any of the processed syrups that sneak into store-bought wellness drinks. So many bottled ginger shots and health tonics rely on corn syrup or glucose-fructose blends to mellow the heat, but this version lets the ingredients do all the work on their own terms. The optional Ceylon cinnamon adds a subtle warmth that rounds everything out beautifully if you're in the mood for a little extra depth. Blending and straining the roots pulls out a surprisingly smooth, vibrant liquid that looks as good as it tastes — that golden color is genuinely stunning in a shot glass. Make a small batch and keep it in the fridge for up to three days, so your morning routine stays sharp without any daily prep.
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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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