Lactose Free Turmeric Ginger Shot
These little shots pack a serious punch — fresh turmeric and ginger blended together create a bold, earthy heat that wakes you up faster than a second cup of coffee. Bright lemon juice cuts through the intensity and adds a citrusy lift, while a spoonful of raw honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon is optional, but it adds a warm, almost floral note that makes the whole thing feel a little more special. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — this is just clean, plant-based goodness from start to finish. Blending and straining takes only a few minutes, and the strained shots keep in the fridge for up to three days, making it easy to prep a small batch at the start of the week. Shake the jar before each pour and you've got a ready-to-go wellness ritual that actually tastes like something worth looking forward to.
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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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