Barley Free Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
Fresh turmeric and ginger are the real stars here — fiery, earthy, and packed with the kind of bold flavor that wakes you up from the inside out. The lemon juice cuts through the intensity with bright acidity, while raw honey rounds everything out into something that actually tastes good, not just good for you. A pinch of black pepper is a smart addition because it helps your body absorb the turmeric's active compounds more effectively. If you like a little extra heat, the optional cayenne turns this into a full-on morning ritual you'll genuinely look forward to. The whole process is blender-to-strainer simple, and the result is a clean, vibrant liquid with no grains, fillers, or mystery additives — just whole ingredients you can see and trust. Make a batch, stash it in a sealed jar in the fridge, and you've got several days of wellness shots ready to go whenever you need them.
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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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