Capsaicin Free Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
This bright, zingy wellness shot packs a serious punch of anti-inflammatory goodness into just a few sips. Fresh turmeric and ginger are blended with lemon juice, honey, and a touch of black pepper — which helps activate the turmeric's beneficial compounds — then strained into a smooth, vibrant liquid you can knock back in seconds. The cayenne listed in the recipe is completely optional and easy to leave out, making this a genuinely comfortable choice for anyone who needs to avoid that fiery compound without sacrificing any of the bold, warming flavor. What you're left with is a golden, tangy shot that feels both invigorating and soothing at the same time. Raw honey rounds out the sharpness of the ginger and lemon beautifully, so it never tastes like a chore to drink. Make a batch, stash it in a sealed jar in the fridge, and you've got a ready-to-go morning ritual that takes almost no effort to keep up.
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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)
Can be omittedcayenne pepper
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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