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Wellness Shots

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shot

This lemon ginger turmeric wellness shot blends fresh lemon juice, ginger, ground turmeric, black pepper, and honey into a concentrated 2-ounce shot ready in 5 minutes. This isn’t a casual sipper. It’s a deliberate, potent little bottle of intention. The combination of ginger and turmeric has been used in wellness traditions for centuries, and the black pepper makes it all work together better. One shot at a time, preferably in the morning or when you need a sharp, invigorating kick. Follow it with a bowl of our whipped lemon hummus if you actually need breakfast too.

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Quick answer: A concentrated 2-ounce wellness shot blending fresh lemon juice, ginger, ground turmeric, black pepper, and honey. Takes 5 minutes to prepare and makes 4 shots. A zesty, spicy boost any time of day.

Four small shot glasses filled with a golden yellow liquid, arranged in a row on a wooden surface
Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Total10 min
Serves4 shots (2 oz each)

Instructions

1

If using fresh ginger, peel the skin with a spoon and grate the ginger finely on a microplane or box grater.

2

Squeeze fresh lemon juice into a measuring cup and strain through a fine-mesh strainer if desired to catch pulp (optional but keeps the shots cleaner).

3

Divide the lemon juice evenly among four small shot glasses (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Add 3/4 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger to each glass.

4

Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of ground turmeric into each shot glass and add a small pinch of freshly ground black pepper.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to each glass and stir well to combine all ingredients.

6

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Stir before consuming.

Zesty Tip: Black pepper is essential here: it contains piperine, which significantly boosts the body's ability to absorb and benefit from turmeric's active compound, curcumin. Don't skip it.

Questions people actually ask

Can I use turmeric powder from a supplement instead of ground turmeric?

Stick with food-grade ground turmeric. Supplement powders often have different fillers and concentrations and are designed for capsules, not for consuming directly this way.

What does this taste like?

Tart and spicy from the lemon and ginger, with an earthy warmth from the turmeric. It's an acquired taste, but the honey balances the bitterness. Drink it in one shot or sip it.

How long do these keep?

Best consumed fresh, but they'll keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. The ginger sediment may settle to the bottom.

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