Mediterranean Diet Friendly Turmeric Ginger Shot
Fresh turmeric and ginger are two of the most celebrated ingredients in anti-inflammatory eating, and this shot delivers both in one concentrated, fiery sip. Bright lemon juice cuts through the earthiness of the roots, while raw honey rounds out the heat with just enough sweetness to make it genuinely enjoyable rather than medicinal. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon, if you choose to add it, brings a subtle warmth that ties everything together beautifully. The whole process is straightforward — blend, strain, sweeten, and you're done — making it easy to batch a few days' worth and keep a jar ready in the fridge. Plant-forward, minimally processed, and built entirely from whole ingredients, this fits naturally into a way of eating that prioritizes real food over shortcuts. It's the kind of morning ritual that actually makes you feel like you 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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