This shot is a healthy and concentrated mix of some of nature’s most powerful ingredients. In this recipe, ginger, lemon, and turmeric are packaged together in a fiery little shot.
If you’re feeling a little under the weather, or you’d like to give yourself a shot of immune-boosting ingredients around flu season, this shot hits the spot!
This wellness shot is similar to the Lemon Turmeric Ginger Tea; it’s just a lot hotter because, with the shot, you’re drinking the blended ginger as opposed to the infused tea version.
This shot may take your breath away the first time you take it; I’d recommend sipping it at first. Eventually, you should be able to knock it back in one or two gulps.
I love the fiery ginger in this recipe; you can feel it blasting the nasties away as you take it in. You’ll find over time that you’ll get used to it and enjoy the invigorating hit that the ginger gives.
The turmeric root really brings the flavor of this shot back down to earth. Rich and grounding, it harmonizes with the ginger beautifully.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- No juicer needed, just a blender
- It’s a powerful punch that delivers on its benefits fast!
- You can make up a large batch and freeze these lemon ginger shots for the month ahead.
Lemon ginger turmeric shot benefits
Let’s take a look at why packing in a shot of lemon, ginger, and turmeric may help boost your health and wellness:
- Benefits of Turmeric: fresh turmeric root includes curcumin which has anti-inflammatory compounds.
- Potent intake of curcumin may help to effectively treat arthritis and general joint pain.
- There are many reasons to up your intake of turmeric juice, including its high levels of powerful antioxidants.
- It is associated with reduced blood pressure.
- Turmeric is also cited to boost your mood! Who doesn’t need more of that? Feel free to read more about the benefits of turmeric.
- Benefits of Lemon: as part of a potent shot, lemon will load you up with vitamin C, which will support your immune system and keep the nasties at bay. Lemon is also known to support a healthy and happy gut and assists with digestive issues.
- Benefits of Ginger: when consumed as a concentrate in a shot, ginger accounts for the following benefits:
- May help protect against certain types of cancer due to its anti-cancer properties
- Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that might help fight free radicals
- May help optimize your immune system
Ingredients & Substitution Notes
- Ginger: Seek out lovely juicy-looking fresh ginger root. The pieces with a little shoot of the green and pink root are often the best. Steer clear of any wrinkly, dehydrated ginger, as you won’t get nearly as much juice as you will from a younger piece.
- Turmeric: If you can’t find any fresh turmeric, you can make up a little turmeric juice by mixing a touch of water and high-quality ground turmeric instead.
- Lemon: freshly squeezed lime, orange, or grapefruit juice will work in place of lemons if needs be.
- Maple syrup: Agave nectar, honey, a drizzle of date syrup, or brown rice syrup can work as alternatives. Or leave it out completely, for a sugar-free shot.
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How to make a lemon ginger turmeric shot
STEP 1: Peel the ginger and the turmeric (consider wearing gloves to protect your hands and nails from turmeric stains).
STEP 2: Squeeze the fresh lemon juice.
STEP 3: Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
STEP 4: Blend the ingredients until they are smooth.
STEP 5: Place a nut milk bag, cheese cloth or fine-mesh strainer over a glass jar or bowl. Add the lemon ginger mix from the blender.
STEP 6: Strain the mixture through the bag.
Top Tips
- Turmeric stains! It stains anything plastic (including the jug of your blender), your skin, cutting boards, and the nut milk bag/cheese cloth. Don’t leave the shots in contact with the equipment longer than necessary. Ensure you rinse the blender as quickly as possible, and use a glass blender jug if you can. Wearing gloves is a safe way to protect your hands, fingers and nails from turning bright orange.
- Adjust flavors: If the shot tastes to fiercy, dilute it with water, fresh orange juice, coconut water, or fruit juice such as unsweetened apple juice for gentler flavors.
- Fresh ingredients: Use the freshest ingredients you can find in the store.
Optional add-ins
- Black Pepper: works together with turmeric to maximize the benefits of curcumin. Adding a pinch of black pepper apparently might help with the absorption of curcumin.
- Orange Juice: If you are looking for a sweeter, less tangy taste, you could use fresh orange juice instead of fresh lemon juice. It will also leave you with a sweeter shot.
- Cayenne Pepper: to take the zing to the next level!
- Herbs: mint and basil will be a great addition to your shot.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: is a happy partner to these ingredients. Try adding a tablespoon or two if you can stand the taste.
Storage
- To store: Store your blend in an airtight container such as a glass or mason jar for up to 4 days.
- To freeze: This mix will also keep really well in the freezer. I like to freeze mine in ice trays and pop out cubes to defrost as and when I need them.
FAQ
Technically, you can, but I wouldn’t recommend it.
Very intense! It’s a shot… it has strong flavors but can be diluted, especially if you want to ease into taking them.
I find that baking powder and lemon work best to remove turmeric stains. I usually make a paste of 2 packs of baking powder and 1 freshly juiced lemon, brush it on, let sit overnight and remove it the next day. You might need to repeat this process several times.
Yes. Just peel lemons and add them, together with the other ingredients to your juicer (use it according to the instructions of your machine).
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📖 Recipe
Lemon Ginger Turmeric Shot
Ingredients
- 1x 2,5 inch (6cm) piece of turmeric *peeled (about the length of a thumb)
- 1x 2,5 inch (6cm) piece of ginger *peeled
- juice of 3 lemons
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup (optional but recommneded)
Instructions
- Peel fresh ginger and turmeric. I highly recommend wearing gloves because turmeric stains!
- Then add all of the ingredients into a (high-speed) blender (preferably one with a glass jug). *see notes1x 2,5 inch (6cm) piece of turmeric, 1x 2,5 inch (6cm) piece of ginger, juice of 3 lemons, 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- Blend until smooth.
- Place a nut milk bag, cheese cloth or fine-mesh strainer over a glass jar or bowl. Add the lemon ginger mix from the blender and strain. (See step-by-step photos)
- Enjoy as is (it's preeetty strong though!) or dilute with water or juice.
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Tips & Notes
- Turmeric stains! It stains anything plastic (including the jug of your blender), your skin, cutting boards, and the nut milk bag/cheese cloth. Don’t leave the shots in contact with the equipment longer than necessary. Ensure you rinse the blender as quickly as possible, and use a glass blender jug if you can. Wearing gloves is a safe way to protect your hands, fingers and nails from turning bright orange.
- Adjust strength + flavors: If the shot tastes to fiercy, dilute it with water, fresh orange juice, coconut water, or fruit juice for gentler flavors.
- To store: Store your blend in an airtight container such as a glass or mason jar for up to 4 days.
- To freeze: This mix will also keep really well in the freezer. I like to freeze mine in ice trays and pop out cubes to defrost as and when I need them.
Walt says
Easy to make , not too spicy. It might would be good on fruit
Katie says
Thanks Walt!