Turmeric Ginger Shots (Wellness Shots)
Don’t buy those pricey little wellness shot bottles from the store. You can easily make your own daily dose with this refreshing and simple turmeric ginger shot recipe! A high-powered blender and 6 easy-to-find ingredients are all you need.
Servings: 12 servings (approximately)
Equipment
- 1 High-Powered Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut water Can use filtered water instead
- 2 lemons, peeled Leave the seeds
- 1 large orange, peeled Leave the seeds
- 1 4-inch ginger root, skin on
- 2 2-inch turmeric roots, skin on OR 1 TBSP ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the peeled orange and lemons into quarters or halves, and place them into a blender (seeds included) along with the ginger and turmeric root (skin on), pepper, and coconut water. Blend everything until smooth. This may take about a minute.
- Prepare a bowl and strainer. Once the mixture is smooth and well blended, place the strainer over the bowl and carefully pour a bit of the liquid through the strainer (as much as it can handle, depending on size). With a large spoon or spatula, work the liquid down by gently stirring and scraping.
- Once all of the liquid is worked through the sieve and collects in the bowl beneath it, your strainer will be full of pulp. You can either discard it or pack it up and freeze it to use in muffins or smoothies. Repeat this until all of the liquid has been run through the sieve.
- Line up small 2 oz bottles and prepare a small funnel. Using a ladle (preferably one with a spout), carefully spoon up the mixture from the bowl and transfer it to a bottle until near full. Secure the bottle with its lid and repeat this until all of the bottles are full. See notes below for storage.
Notes
STORAGE:
Store your glass bottles of turmeric and ginger shots in the fridge for up to a week. The lemon acts as a natural preservative. If you see separation in your bottles, that’s totally normal. Always give your bottle a good shake before consuming.
You can freeze extra 2 oz portions in small silicone trays for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to use one, pop it into a small glass jar and refrigerate overnight.
TIP:
Lay out some towels when making this mixture and handle with care. Turmeric stains lighter countertops. If you do need to remove a stain, you can create a paste made from distilled vinegar and baking soda. Smooth the paste on top of the stain and leave it for 30-60 minutes. Give it a good scrub after. The stain should be faded if not fully gone. A faded stain will eventually disappear.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bottle | Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g