MSG Free Turmeric Ginger Shot
Fresh turmeric and ginger are two of the most vibrant, punchy ingredients you can work with, and blending them together with bright lemon juice creates a shot that genuinely wakes you up from the inside out. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's zero concern about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking into your wellness routine. The raw honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the heat of the ginger without dulling any of that bold, earthy kick from the turmeric. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon rounds everything out with a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel almost luxurious for something so simple. Straining the blended mixture through cheesecloth is the move that takes this from chunky smoothie territory to a clean, silky shot you'll actually look forward to. It keeps well in the fridge for a few days, so you can batch it out at the start of the week and have your morning ritual ready to go without any extra effort.
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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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