Beef Free Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
Bright, fiery, and packed with feel-good ingredients, this little shot delivers a serious punch of flavor and wellness in just a few sips. Fresh turmeric and ginger are the stars here, bringing that warm, earthy heat that pairs beautifully with zippy lemon juice and a touch of raw honey to smooth everything out. The black pepper isn't just for kick — it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively, which is a small detail that makes a big difference. A pinch of cayenne is optional, but if you like things bold, don't skip it. The whole process is blender-simple: blend, strain, and pour. Everything in this recipe is entirely plant-based and naturally free from any animal proteins, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. Make a batch, stash it in the fridge, and start your morning with something that actually does something for you.
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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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