Paraben Free Turmeric Ginger Shot
Fresh turmeric and ginger are about as close to nature as ingredients get, and that's exactly what makes this little shot so satisfying to make at home. Bottled wellness shots from the store often contain preservatives, stabilizers, and synthetic additives that can be a real concern for anyone keeping their routine clean and ingredient-conscious. This version skips all of that — just roots, citrus, raw honey, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon if you want a warm, spiced finish. The blending and straining process pulls every drop of bright, peppery liquid from the solids, so you get a concentrated shot that's genuinely potent. Fresh lemon juice adds a sharp citrus backbone that balances the earthy heat of the turmeric and the fiery bite of the ginger beautifully. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can batch a small jar at the start of the week and have your morning ritual ready to go. Simple, punchy, and completely free of anything you wouldn't want in your body.
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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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