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Healthy turmeric-ginger energy shots that can be taken daily for their health benefits. Including anti-inflammatory properties and digestive aid. Plus, it takes just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes of your time!
I regularly make these energy shots to stay healthy. Turmeric and ginger both have great health benefits. They are anti-inflammatory and relieve cold and flu symptoms. Ginger supports overall digestion and curcumin, which is the main ingredient of turmeric, supports the immune system. I always feel energized when I drink this in the morning.
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Turmeric ginger energy shot ingredients
- 120 g turmeric
- 140 g ginger
- 2 large lemons
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
How to make turmeric ginger energy shots
Peel the ginger and turmeric using a spoon. Attention: the turmeric will badly stain your hands and utensils! I recommend using gloves. Once peeled, add them to a bowl.
Squeeze the lemon either by hand or using a citrus press (see more tips on how to juice a lemon). Add the lemon juice to the bowl.
Add to your blender or food processor and blend till smooth. If the paste is too thick, add a little more lemon juice or water.
Carefully pour the blended mixture into a nut milk bag, over a bowl. Attention: your nut milk bag will become yellow. It can just become your dedicated turmeric shorts bag.
Squeeze out all the liquid. I got about 1/2 liter of fresh turmeric-ginger-lemon juice.
Store in a glass container. If you have little glass vials of around 50 ml, one would be your daily dose.
Refrigerate and consume within 7-10 days. To keep them longer, you can add them to ice cube trays and freeze them.
You can also make this recipe with a juicer. See how to make turmeric and ginger shots with a juicer. Or give these other energy shots a try – Wheatgrass Shots and Lemon, Ginger, and Cayenne Immunity Shots.
If you try this turmeric and ginger energy shot recipe, I’d love to hear your thoughts/questions below. Also, I’d appreciate a recipe card rating below, and feel free to tag me in your recipe recreations on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
Daily Turmeric-Ginger Energy Shots (Blender Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4.23 oz turmeric
- 4.93 oz ginger
- 2 large lemons or 6 Tbsp juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the ginger and turmeric using a spoon. Attention: the turmeric will badly stain your hands and utensils! I recommend using gloves.Once peeled, add them to a bowl.
- Squeeze the lemon either by hand or using a citrus press. Add the lemon juice to the bowl.
- Add all the ingredients to your blender or food processor and blend till smooth. If the paste is too thick, add a little more lemon juice or a little water.
- Carefully pour the blended mixture into a nut milk bag, over a bowl. Attention: your nut milk bag will become yellow.It can just become your dedicated turmeric shots bag.
- Squeeze out all the liquid. I got about 1/2 liters (2 cups) of fresh turmeric-ginger-lemon juice.
- Store in a glass container. If you have little glass vials of around 50 ml (1.7 fl oz), one would be your daily dose.
- Refrigerate and consume within 7-10 days. To keep them longer, you can add them to ice cube trays and freeze them.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I just tried this recipe, have to say it is a lot of messy work. It only makes 4 60 ml shots. It seems like a lot of work for 4 shots. It is very good and healthy. It is also difficult getting out all the juice even using nut bag. I had normally bought these shots at Costco, they are called Dose, but they are pricey.
Hi Sheila, Thank you for your comment! If the ginger and turmeric are not too fresh, it’s possible you can’t extract a lof of juice from them. You can add a bit of water or more lemon juice to make the consistency thinner. It might be easier to squeeze out the liquid then, too. I hope this helps. I’m glad you found it tasty and healthy!
I can’t wait to try, but I REALLY need your jars…where are they from?
Hi Vanessa,
I hope you tried the energy shots. You can find similar shot glass jars online. A similar model is also linked on the Shop page of the blog. I hope this helps.
Wow I’m going to try this where do I get the glass vals.
Hi Andrea,
I hope you gave the recipe a try. You can find similar shot glass bottles online. A similar model is linked on the Shop page of the blog as well. I hope this helps.
It is necessary to peel the skins off if using a Vitamix?
Hi Michelle,
If the skin is tender and not too thick, it’s not necessary. The skin of both turmeric and ginger is edible. Make sure to wash and brush them well first.
Is it okay to not strain the ginger shots and just leave all the pulp in there? I keep thinking that maybe that is even good.
Hi Sara,
It’s OK if you don’t mind the pulp in the juice. 🙂
is it ok to have ginger, garlic, turmeric, lemon juice and black pepper shot every day?
Hi Lila,
While these ingredients may provide potential health advantages, make sure to consume them in a balanced manner and be aware of any individual reactions. If you have any concerns , it’s best to seek guidance from a healthcare professional. I hope this helps.
Are there any alternatives to nut milk bags?
Hi Terry,
You can use a fine mesh sieve, a cheesecloth, muslin cloth (a couple of layers might be needed), cotton handkerchief, or even a clean cotton kitchen towel or pillow case (an old one that you wouldn’t need any longer as it will get stained). You can also try using a coffee filter but passing the juices through it will probably be very slow. I hope this helps.
Thank you for this recipe.
I used to peel the ginger and turmeric.
On one of the blogs, they indicated that once you wash the turmeric and ginger, drop everything, including the skin, into a blender. Once you squeeze out the liquid in the nut bag, the skin etc. will remain in the bag.
Hi Bard,
Indeed, after you wash/brush well the turmeric and ginger, it’s not necessary to peel them.
I suggest making sure you use organic tumeric and organic ginger, especially if you keep the skins on.
Thank you so much for your suggestion, James!
Could you use tumeric powder instead of fresh?
Hi Rosetta,
While it’s best to use fresh turmeric, you can indeed use powder. You can use 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder per shot. I hope this helps.
Is it possible to use powdered turmeric and ginger instead of fresh?
Hi Tyler,
It’s best to use fresh turmeric and fresh ginger if you can. When using powdered turmeric and powdered ginger, use 1/2 tsp of each per shot. I hope this helps.