Rice 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. The combination is warming and invigorating, and the black pepper is actually doing real work here, helping your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. Everything gets blended together and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so you end up with a smooth, vibrant liquid that looks as good as it tastes. There's no grain, no filler, and no complicated prep — just whole roots, fresh citrus, and pantry staples you likely already have on hand. If you like a little extra heat, the optional cayenne turns up the intensity in the best way. Make a batch, stash it in a sealed jar in the fridge, and you've got a week's worth of morning wellness in one go.
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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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