Xanthan Gum 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 black pepper is a smart addition, since piperine is known to boost the absorption of curcumin from the turmeric, so you're getting the most out of every sip. Everything here is whole, real food blended and strained, which means there are absolutely no thickeners, stabilizers, or additives of any kind to worry about. That matters more than you might think, because many bottled wellness shots and health drinks rely on gums and binders to achieve their smooth, shelf-stable texture. Here, the straining step does all the work, leaving you with a clean, vibrant liquid that's naturally free of anything artificial. The optional cayenne adds a slow, warming heat that lingers in the best way, and the whole batch stores in the fridge so you can sip your way through the week. Simple ingredients, zero shortcuts, and a flavor that genuinely wakes you 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)
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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