Ginger Turmeric Shots Recipe
Support your immune system and reduce inflammation with this quick and easy homemade ginger turmeric shots recipe!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh ginger root peeled
- ½ ounce turmeric root or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ medium lemon juiced
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
- 5 black peppercorns
- Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup pineapple juice optional, for a sweeter flavor
Instructions
- Peel the ginger and turmeric roots. Cut them into smaller pieces to make blending easier.12 ounces fresh ginger root, ½ ounce turmeric root
- Add the ginger, turmeric, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, black peppercorns, cayenne pepper (if using), water, and pineapple juice (optional) to a blender. Blend until smooth.½ medium lemon, 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 Tablespoons honey, 5 black peppercorns, Pinch of cayenne pepper, 1 cup water, ½ cup pineapple juice
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing out as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining pulp.
- Pour the ginger shot mixture into small bottles or a jar and refrigerate. The mixture can be stored for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Take 1-2 ounces as a shot, either straight or diluted with water, depending on your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg
