Servings: 8 shots
Calories: 12kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup about 60–70 g fresh ginger root, scrubbed and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup about 30–35 g fresh turmeric root, scrubbed and roughly chopped
- Or 1½–2 tsp ground turmeric if fresh is unavailable
- 2 medium lemons peeled (remove most of the white pith), seeds removed
- 1 medium orange peeled, seeds removed
- 1½ –2 cups 360–480 ml water (start with 1½ cups and adjust)
- ¼ –½ tsp freshly ground black pepper for turmeric absorption
- Optional: ⅛–¼ tsp cayenne pepper for extra kick
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients
- Scrub ginger and turmeric well; peel only if skin is very tough or dirty.
- Roughly chop ginger and turmeric into small pieces.
- Peel lemons and orange, removing most of the bitter white pith; discard seeds.
- Blend the Mixture
- Add chopped ginger, turmeric, peeled lemons, and orange to a blender.
- Pour in 1½ cups water, add black pepper, and cayenne and sweetener if using.
- Blend on high for 1 minute, rest for 30–60 seconds, then blend again for another 30–60 seconds until very smooth.
- Strain the Juice
- Place a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or nut‑milk bag over a bowl or large measuring jug.
- Pour the blended mixture through the strainer.
- Press with a spoon or squeeze the cloth/bag to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Discard the pulp or save it for smoothies.
- Bottle and Chill
- Transfer the strained liquid to a glass jar or bottle with a lid.
- Taste and adjust with extra lemon, water, or sweetener if desired.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve the Shots
- Shake the jar well before each use (turmeric can settle).
- Pour 1 small shot (about 30–45 ml) and drink straight, or dilute with a little water or coconut water if too strong.
- Enjoy 1 shot per day, preferably in the morning.
Notes
Spice level: Adjust cayenne and ginger amount based on your tolerance; you can start milder and build up over time.
Black pepper: Do not skip; it significantly improves your body’s ability to absorb curcumin from turmeric.
No fresh turmeric: Use ground turmeric and blend thoroughly; be careful with staining on surfaces.
Leftover pulp: Add a spoonful to smoothies or oatmeal for extra fiber and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5oz | Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Sodium: 5mg | Sugar: 2g
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