Delicious and immune-boosting, this ginger turmeric shot recipe is easy to make at home! Made with fresh turmeric root, ginger, orange, lemon, and black pepper- use it to soothe a cold, fight inflammation, and revitalize and energize. Sunshine for the soul!
Here is one of my favorite immunity-boosting juices: ginger turmeric shots. They are made with fresh turmeric root, ginger root, orange, lemon, and black pepper and you don’t even need a juicer; a blender or mini blender works fine here!
Why you will love this
The health benefits of turmeric are plentiful! Turmeric contains a natural compound (polyphenol) called curcumin, which has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These include the ability to fight cancer cells, regulate insulin, relieve arthritis, and prevent Alzheimer’s by aiding in the prevention of plaque build-up in the brain.
It also detoxifies the liver, helps the body break down fat, aids digestion, reduces cholesterol, and clarifies the skin.
I love these immunity shots because they make me feel good, especially when I feel like I am about to come down with something. A little tool to help support my immune system.
Ginger Turmeric Shot Recipe Ingredients
I love using fresh turmeric root in the recipe, but feel free to sub ground turmeric in a pinch. A little black pepper helps the turmeric become more absorbable.
- Turmeric Root – I love using fresh turmeric root in the recipe, but feel free to sub ground turmeric in a pinch. A little black pepper helps the turmeric become more absorbable.
- Ginger root– Sliced ginger root adds a delicious zing!
- Orange– for a subtle sweetness and vitamin C. Or substitute fresh orange juice.
- Lemon- burst of citrus flavor and more vitamin C.
- Black Pepper- helps the turmeric be more bioavailable to the cells in the body. You could also add a pinch of cayenne to help with congestion.
- Filtered Water- to dilute just a bit! Or feel free to add coconut water.
How to make Ginger Tumeric Shots
Step 1: Peel and cut the turmeric into small pieces. Peel and thinly slice the ginger. Peel the orange.
Step 2: Blend. Place the turmeric, ginger, and orange in the blender and blend. And yes, you can use a juicer, see recipe notes!
Step 3: Strain. Pour through a fine mesh strainer, along with a bit of water to dilute it. Press the pulp down using a spoon to extract more of the liquid.
Step 4: Add lemon juice to taste and stir in a pinch of black pepper.
Serving suggestions
Pour into a small glass or shot glass. You can also store them in small bottles for “on the go” shots.
Storing Turmeric Ginger Shots
You can make a big batch and store it in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 4 days.
FaQs
If you have very smooth, clean roots, wash and scrub them; there’s no need to peel. I peeled them for the photos using a vegetable peeler, but I often don’t peel them, especially if juicing.
I prefer to take them on an empty stomach. That being said, you can also take them with food. Turmeric becomes even more bioavailable with fat.
Yes, feel free to juice this. Add the turmeric and ginger first, then the orange. Run a little water through the juicer to dilute (1/2 cup). I always squeeze lemon to taste, and you would stir in the pepper after juicing.
Yes! We love this warmed up like tea; spoon in a little honey if you have a sore throat.
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Ginger Turmeric Shots Recipe
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: drink recipe, juice, vegan,
- Method: blended or juiced
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Delicious and immune-boosting, this ginger turmeric shot recipe is easy to make at home! Made with fresh turmeric root, ginger, orange, lemon, and black pepper- use it to soothe a cold, fight inflammation, and revitalize and energize. Sunshine for the soul!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup turmeric root, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup ginger, peeled and thinnly sliced
- 1 orange (peeled)
- 1/2 cup water, more as desired
- 1 lemon, cut in half
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place turmeric, ginger and the orange into a blender. Add the water. Blend.
- Strain using a fine mesh strainer.
- Stir in the black pepper and a squeeze of lemon, adding more to taste.
- Feel free to dilute further if preferred, or serve it up strong.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 10.5 g
- Sodium: 7.7 mg
- Fat: 0.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23.4 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Great immunity booster! My husband swears these daily shots help regulate his glucose levels and help with inflammation. I triple recipe in Vitamix without need to peel ginger and turmeric and add two whole oranges rather than juice. Also I skip sifting step. I refrigerate batch in glass jar. I prefer to add a little bit of maple syrup to my shots.
Thanks Polly, this is helpful to hear!
Whole family agrees….its like your immune system instantly engages.
Bring on winter!
Nice Georgette! 🤩
When I’m a little under the weather I simmer ginger root in water and drink it as a tea all day. This has so much more antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefit with the addition of turmeric root and citrus. And I never would have thought to add black pepper which enhances absorption of the curcumin in turmeric. Just brilliant! Oh, and this is prettier than my tea and tastes a lot better… Thanks!!!
Yes to the tea! You can also use the pulp from this for tea. Win-win 🙂
This is so delicious and truly brightened my day. I wonder if there is something I could make with the left over pulp from the strainer.
Followed the recipe as is and am so happy to have leftovers for a few days!
Glad you enjoyed and I truly appreciate your resourcefulness Raeleen! 🙂 I have added the pulp to soup stock- great for curries. Also have steeped it in hot water for tea.
ITs really lovely but I use two lemons one orange because two makes it to sweet and I use I apple and apple cider vinegar
Good to hear Wendy, appreciate your notes!
Thanks to having grated turmeric in my freezer, I was in the kitchen making this moments after reading the recipe. It is glorious! Thank you for this fantastic, quick and easy recipe.
Oh yay Karey!
This sounds & looks amazing. I can’t always find fresh turmeric; how much ground tumeric should I use to be equivqlent to the fresh tumeric?
I would start with a teaspoon, then add more to taste.