Pescatarian 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. The combination is warming and invigorating, the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself first thing in the morning. Blending everything together and pressing it through a fine-mesh strainer is the key move here, giving you a smooth, concentrated liquid without any stringy bits getting in the way. A pinch of black pepper isn't just for heat — it helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively, which is a small detail that makes a real difference. The optional cayenne adds an extra kick if you like your wellness routine to wake you all the way up. Make a batch, stash it in a sealed jar in the fridge, and you've got several days of ready-to-go shots without any store-bought additives or mystery ingredients.
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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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