Spicy Ginger Wellness Shots (Print version)
Fresh ginger, lemon, turmeric, and cayenne blended into bright, fiery wellness shots you can prep for the week.
# Ingredients:
For the shots
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4 oz (115 g) fresh ginger root, scrubbed and roughly chopped
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1 oz (30 g) fresh turmeric root, scrubbed and roughly chopped, or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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3 large lemons, juiced, about 1/2 cup (120 ml)
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1 large orange, juiced, about 1/2 cup (120 ml)
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1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water, plus more to taste
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1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or agave
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or less to taste
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1 small pinch black pepper
# Instructions:
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Scrub the ginger and turmeric well. Chop into small pieces so they blend smoothly. Wear gloves if handling fresh turmeric, since it stains.
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Add ginger, turmeric, lemon juice, orange juice, cold water, honey or maple, cayenne, and black pepper to a high-speed blender. Blend for 60-90 seconds until very pulpy and bright gold.
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Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a measuring cup. Press firmly on the pulp to extract as much liquid as possible.
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Taste a small spoonful. Add more water if it is too strong, more lemon if it needs brightness, or a little more sweetener if the ginger is very sharp.
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Pour into small bottles or jars. Chill until cold, then shake well before serving 2 oz (60 ml) at a time.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 6 small 2 oz shots.
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Best within 2 days, but keeps refrigerated up to 5 days.
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Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.