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
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- 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
If using a juicer, start with the ginger and turmeric first, then add the orange. Add a little water to the juicer to help extract more juice. You can, of course, juice other things along with carrots and apples, which are nice here!
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or pack up in small jars.
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
