Description
A potent, anti-inflammatory wellness drink made with fresh turmeric, ginger, and orange juice. This immunity shot is easy to prepare, customizable, and helps boost the immune system naturally.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 inches fresh turmeric root (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric powder)
- 1 inch fresh ginger root
- 2 medium oranges (about 300g, yielding ¾ cup juice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 teaspoons raw honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 2–4 tablespoons warm water
- Optional: 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, pinch of cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Wash oranges and peel turmeric and ginger. Cut roots into small chunks.
- Juice the oranges to measure ¾ cup of fresh juice.
- Add orange juice, lemon juice, warm water, chopped turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and honey to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing hard to extract all liquid.
- Pour the strained liquid into amber glass bottles, filling to the top to minimize air exposure.
- Seal tightly, label with the date, and store in the refrigerator.
- Drink one 2oz shot daily, preferably in the morning on an empty stomach.
Notes
Turmeric stains surfaces and hands; wash immediately with soap and cold water. Black pepper is essential to increase curcumin absorption. Fresh turmeric and ginger provide better flavor and potency than powders. Store in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze in ice cube trays for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Wellness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5
- Carbohydrates: 6
Keywords: turmeric, ginger, immunity shot, wellness drink, anti-inflammatory, natural remedies, healthy habits, golden milk alternative