Seed Oil Free Turmeric Ginger Shot
Fresh turmeric and ginger are two of the most potent roots you can run through a blender, and together they make a shot that genuinely wakes you up from the inside out. The bright heat of ginger plays off the earthy, slightly peppery turmeric, while fresh lemon juice cuts through both with a clean, citrusy punch. A spoonful of raw honey rounds everything out so it's bold but not brutal — something you'll actually look forward to throwing back in the morning. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like, with no carrier oils, emulsifiers, or mystery additives that tend to sneak into store-bought wellness shots. That matters more than it might seem, since many commercial versions use seed oil-based capsule coatings or oil-soluble preservatives to extend shelf life. This one keeps it completely clean: just roots, citrus, water, and honey. 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.
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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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