Artificial Flavors Free Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
These little shots pack a serious punch — fresh turmeric and ginger bring earthy heat, lemon juice adds bright acidity, and a touch of raw honey rounds everything out into something that genuinely tastes as good as it makes you feel. Every single ingredient here is whole and real, which matters when so many bottled wellness shots on store shelves rely on natural flavor extracts, concentrates, or synthetic additives to mimic the real thing. Making your own means you know exactly what went into the blender and nothing else. The black pepper isn't just there for heat — it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively, which is a small detail that makes a big difference. A fine-mesh strainer does the heavy lifting to give you a smooth, sippable shot without any fibrous texture. Keep a sealed jar in the fridge and you've got a clean, no-shortcut morning ritual ready to go whenever you need it.
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6 servings
- 2 oz (about ¼ cup) fresh turmeric root, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 oz (about ¼ cup) fresh ginger root, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the turmeric, ginger, lemon juice, water, honey, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) in a blender. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small pitcher or jar and pour the blended mixture through it, pressing the pulp firmly with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining pulp.
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