Lactose Free Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
These little shots pack a serious punch — fiery ginger, earthy turmeric, bright lemon, and just enough honey to take the edge off. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting needed; it just works as written. The black pepper is a smart addition too, since it's known to help your body absorb the active compounds in turmeric more effectively. A touch of cayenne is optional, but if you like a little heat, don't skip it — it brings the whole thing to life. Blending and straining takes only a few minutes, and the strained shots keep well in the fridge so you can prep a batch and sip one each morning without any fuss. It's the kind of ritual that feels genuinely good to build into your routine, especially when the weather turns or you just need a reset.
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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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