Easy Ginger Turmeric Shot Recipe (No Juicer Needed!)
This easy ginger turmeric shot recipe needs no juicer, takes just minutes to make, and delivers a bright, punchy wellness boost using simple, fresh ingredients. Made in a blender, it’s a quick and affordable way to enjoy ginger turmeric shots at home.
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Serves: 2 -3 shots (approx 170ml total)
Calories: 67kcal
Ingredients
- 2 oranges (juice only (approx 120-140ml))
- 1 lemon (juice only (approx 25ml))
- 20 g fresh turmeric (peel scraped off (note 1))
- 20 g fresh ginger (unpeeled)
- ⅛ tsp black pepper (Or 1 pinch for a milder finish)
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (Or 1 pinch for a milder finish. The cayenne is optional.)
- ½ tsp olive oil
Equipment
- High Speed Blender or High Speed Cup Blender
- Sieve
Instructions
- Squeeze the juice from the oranges and lemon, discarding any pips.
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender, including the fresh orange and lemon juice, and blend until smooth.2 oranges, 1 lemon, 20 g fresh turmeric, 20 g fresh ginger, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp olive oil
- Squeeze the mixture through a muslin cloth, or use a fine sieve, to separate the juice from the pulp. Press to extract as much liquid as possible from the pulp.
- Discard the pulp and enjoy the juice fresh.
Notes
Vegan / Dairy Free / Egg Free / Gluten Free
Recipe inspired by: India / China
NOTE 1. Scrape the peel off the turmeric. Turmeric peel is bitter so make sure to scrape it off before blending. We did this using a teaspoon; the peel comes away easily so no need to cut the peel off with a knife.
Want to use dried turmeric? Whilst I don't recommend it (fresh, peeled turmeric is much smoother and less bitter), if you're in a pinch, you can use up to 1 tsp dried turmeric in this recipe. I'd recommend adding a tsp maple syrup and a bit of extra orange juice to the mixture though to combat the bitterness.
NOTE 2. Don’t skip the black pepper. It’s important for maximising the health benefits of this juice. If you’re nervous about the flavour, just add a pinch of black pepper.
NOTE 3. Go easy on the cayenne. I like a noticeable kick of spice in my wellness shots, but if that’s not your thing then just add a pinch of cayenne pepper, or omit it altogether.
NOTE 4. Adjust to suit your taste. Prefer it sweeter? Add more orange juice next time. Like it sharper? Add less orange and more lemon.
NOTE 5. Strain the juice well. Press firmly through the sieve (or squeeze the muslin cloth well) to get as much juice out of the pulp as possible.
NOTE 6. Don’t like your ginger turmeric juice strong? Feel free to add the shot to a glass of cold or warm water. Avoid using hot water as this can negatively impact the flavour and goodness in the juice.
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Prep time excludes any inactive time.
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Nutrition
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Net Carbohydrates: 10g
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