Lemon Ginger Turmeric Shot

This lemon ginger turmeric shot is a bright, warming drink with a smooth yet punchy texture and a clean, fresh finish. It balances sharp lemon with spicy ginger and earthy turmeric, finished with gentle natural sweetness. The recipe is very easy to make, requires no cooking, and comes together in just 10 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

For the shot base

• 3 large unwaxed lemons
• 60g fresh ginger root, peeled
• 2 tsp ground turmeric or 40g fresh turmeric, peeled
• 2 tbsp runny honey or maple syrup
• 120ml cold filtered water

Optional additions

• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

How to Make Lemon Ginger Turmeric Shot

• Prepare the equipment: Wash the lemons thoroughly and peel the ginger and turmeric. Have a blender, fine sieve, and clean glass jar ready.
• Prepare the ingredients: Cut the lemons in half and juice them. Roughly chop the ginger and fresh turmeric if using.
• Blend: Add the lemon juice, ginger, turmeric, honey, water, and any optional additions to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
• Strain: Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl or jug. Press firmly with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
• Chill and store: Transfer the strained liquid to a clean glass bottle or jar. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Tips

How do I reduce the sharpness?

Add an extra tablespoon of honey or a little more water to soften the flavour without losing freshness.

Can I use ground turmeric instead of fresh?

Yes. Ground turmeric works well. Use a small amount and whisk thoroughly to avoid settling.

Why add black pepper?

A pinch of black pepper helps enhance the absorption of turmeric and adds gentle warmth.

Can I make this without a blender?

You can finely grate the ginger and turmeric, then mix everything well and strain carefully, though the texture will be slightly less smooth.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve chilled in small shot glasses
• Take first thing in the morning
• Dilute with cold water for a longer drink

Storage

Room temperature

This recipe is not suitable for room temperature storage.

Refrigerator

Store in a sealed glass container for up to 5 days. Shake well before each use.

Freezing

Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

• Calories: 35 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 8 g
• Protein: 0.5 g
• Fat: 0.2 g
• Saturated fat: 0 g
• Sodium: 2 mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

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