Turkey Free Turmeric Ginger Shot
Bright, fiery, and packed with bold flavor, this little shot punches well above its size. Fresh turmeric and ginger are blended together with lemon juice and cold water, then strained into a concentrated liquid that feels almost electric on the palate. A spoonful of raw honey softens the heat just enough, while an optional pinch of Ceylon cinnamon adds a subtle warmth that rounds everything out beautifully. The whole thing is completely plant-based, so there's zero concern about animal proteins sneaking into your wellness routine. Blending and straining at home also means you know exactly what's in the bottle — no mystery additives or preservatives like you'd find in many store-bought wellness shots. Make a batch, stash it in the fridge, and you've got three days of morning momentum ready to go. Just give it a good shake before you knock it back.
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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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