Meyer Lemon Turmeric Wellness Shot
This Meyer lemon turmeric wellness shot mixes fresh Meyer lemon juice with ground turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and honey into four mellow golden shots, ready in 10 minutes. Meyer lemons are sweeter and less sharp than regular lemons, so this is a gentler, more floral cousin of the classic. For the sharper, original take, try our lemon ginger turmeric wellness shot.
Quick answer: Fresh Meyer lemon juice stirred with ground turmeric, a pinch of black pepper, grated ginger, and a spoonful of honey. Meyer lemons are sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons, so this earthy, golden 1.5-ounce shot is much easier to drink. It takes 10 minutes and makes four shots.
Instructions
Squeeze the Meyer lemons and strain out the seeds. Grate the ginger finely.
Whisk the turmeric, black pepper, honey, and ginger into the cold water in a jar until the honey and turmeric are dissolved with no clumps.
Stir in the Meyer lemon juice and strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar to remove the ginger and any turmeric grit.
Pour into four small shot glasses and drink right away, or chill and shake before pouring.
Questions people actually ask
Meyer lemons are thought to be a cross between a lemon and a mandarin or orange. They have thinner, deeper yellow skin, a sweeter and less acidic juice, and a floral aroma. See our guide to Meyer lemon versus regular lemon for the full comparison.
Meyer lemons are a winter fruit with a short season. For a similar flavor, use regular lemon juice mixed with a splash of fresh orange juice, about 2 teaspoons of orange juice per 1/4 cup of lemon. The result is close, not identical.
Black pepper contains piperine, which has been shown to increase the absorption of curcumin, the main compound in turmeric. How much that matters in a small shot is unclear, but it is a tiny, harmless addition.
Yes, use a 1/2-inch piece, grated finely, in place of the ground turmeric. Fresh turmeric tastes brighter and more peppery, and it stains even more, so wear an apron.
Turmeric in food amounts is fine for most people, but it may interact with blood thinners and some other medications, and larger doses are used in supplements. If you take any regular medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist before making this a daily habit.
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