Yeast Free Turmeric Ginger Shot
Bold, bright, and fiery in the best possible way, this little shot packs a serious punch from fresh turmeric root and ginger — two of the most potent anti-inflammatory ingredients you can get your hands on. Fresh lemon juice brings a sharp citrus lift that balances the earthiness of the roots, while raw honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness to make it genuinely enjoyable. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon is optional, but it adds a warm, almost exotic depth that takes the whole thing up a notch. The process is simple: blend, strain, whisk, and pour — no fermentation, no yeast, no complicated steps. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, wellness shots can be a surprisingly tricky category, since many store-bought versions sneak in fermented ingredients or additives that don't fit the bill. This one is completely built from whole, fresh ingredients you can verify yourself. Make a batch on Sunday and you've got a ready-to-go morning ritual for the next few days — just shake the jar and shoot.
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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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