LEMON GINGER TURMERIC WELLNESS SHOTS
5-ingredient eudaimonia shots with anti-inflammatory drug edges, a mega-dose of ascorbic acid, and a fragile balance of flavors to form the last word juice to spice up immunity!
This 5-ingredient, 5-minute shot starts with a juicer. However, if you don’t own a juicer concern not. You'll be able to simply mix your ingredients during a mixer and strain for an identical effect!
Lately I’ve been gravitating toward juice with a high ascorbic acid content, seeing as it’s respiratory disease season. And I’m additionally continually trying to find ways that to induce additional turmeric, ginger, and lemon into my system.
Once your juice has been extracted, it’s time to feature that supernatural black pepper to the combination and throw one (or two) back.
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 small lemons (add 1-2 more lemons for more acidity / reduce by half and add another orange for less acidity!)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh turmeric (peeling optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger (peeling optional)
- 1/8 tsp fresh black pepper
- 1 small orange (add 1-2 more oranges for added sweetness / omit and add another lemon for less sweetness!)
- 1/4 tsp oil (such as extra virgin, optional / to help improve turmeric absorption)
INSTRUCTIONS :
- JUICER: To a juicer, add orange, lemon, turmeric, and ginger (depending on the juicer, you may need to peel the orange and lemon - our Hurom does recommend peeling before juicing, so that's what we did).
- BLENDER: Add turmeric and ginger to a high-speed blender or small blender. We prefer the Nutribullet. Then add the juice of the orange and the lemons (this helps the mixture blend easier, and removes the pulp/rind). A juicing tool like this or this can help! Blend on high for 30 seconds.
- Add a little water if it has trouble blending but you shouldn't need any. Then strain through a clean thin dish towel, small fine mesh strainer, or nut milk bag. Just be aware that turmeric can stain.
- FOR SERVING: Divide between serving glasses and enjoy! For maximum benefits, enjoy immediately and top with fresh cracked black pepper. One commenter also recommended adding a little fat to improve turmeric absorption, such as olive oil!
- FOR STORING: Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 24 hours (though best when fresh).
- LEFTOVER PULP: You can compost any leftover pulp or freeze into an ice cube try and add to future smoothies. Or, refrigerate and use to steep in things like my Ginger Turmeric Tonic!
