Pecan Free Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
These little shots pack a serious punch — bright, fiery, and deeply warming all at once. Fresh turmeric and ginger are blended together with lemon juice, honey, and a crack of black pepper, creating a bold wellness boost you can knock back in seconds. The black pepper is actually a smart move here, since it helps your body absorb the beneficial compounds in turmeric far more effectively. A touch of cayenne adds an optional kick for anyone who likes a little extra heat in the morning. Blending everything and straining through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the texture smooth and sippable, with none of the gritty pulp. The whole thing comes together in minutes, and any leftovers keep beautifully in a sealed jar in the fridge for easy grab-and-go mornings. No nuts, no fillers, no mystery ingredients — just clean, real-food fuel straight from your own kitchen.
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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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