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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 (more tips here). 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. Follow the steps here. 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 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.
Hi I don’t know if I did right!! I did mine in the blender!! But I drink the paste it was a little strong but easy to drink !! My question it’s bad to drink the paste ??
Hi Maria,
It’s not bad to drink the paste. To have runny liquid-y shots, you need to strain the mixture. If you find the taste too strong, you can dilute 50 ml or so of the turmeric-ginger juice in some other fresh juice (apple, orange) or in some water with honey.
I do the same as this poster. I blend it all up and dont strain anything, just drink as is. I wonder why most people don’t just drink it without straining?
Lots of people don’t like the pulp, but you are right – you can drink it without straining 🙂
Incredible points.
Thanks very much!
Can I just use turmeric powder? I have plenty of it.
Hi Dean,
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.
Hi! Do you have to store the shots in glass jars or can you use disposable containers?
You could use disposable containers. I try to limit my use of disposable items, which is why I love glass jars – as they don’t stain, unlike certain plastics.
Love this
Was able to find both fresh turmeric and ginger at the store yesterday. I made this and now the kitchen smells spicy! My 60 ml glass bottles will arrive tomorrow. Looking forward to my daily shots!
Thank you for your comment, Donna. I am glad you gave this recipe a try. Cheers! 🙂
I’m so happy I found your site. I was able to find fresh ginger and turmeric packaged in the same container at Sprouts. I cant wait to try it. Thank you for sharing
Hi Samira
Different strokes…
I grate ginger 200gm and chili x1 and then heat it in a pot of 1 liter of water at 60 degrees for 20 minutes. Strain.
I add honey and turmeric powder while still warm.
Cool, add the juice of two lemons and it keeps in the fridge for a month.
Are there different benefits inherent with your method of juicing compared to mine with cooking?
Thanks in advance
Hi Darren,
Some of the nutritional benefits will get lost when you cook and strain the ginger, it will also be less potent than it would with juicing. It may be worth trying both so you can compare them yourself 🙂
I cant find fresh Turmeric, but have the powder – How much powder would i use for the shots?
Hi Michelle,
You can use 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder per shot.
Hi Michelle,
When it comes to these shots, fresh turmeric root will give you the benefits you’re looking for. Not powder.
Unfortunately, after turmeric is turned into powder form, a lot of its properties are diminished. Like it’s known anti-inflammatory effects paired with black pepper.
Thank you for your comment. I agree that it’s best to use fresh turmeric.
Maybe a silly question but does it have the same effect if you dilute it? X I like the fact it’s a shot to down quickly, but my daughter would prefer it watered down
Hi Louise.
You can definitely dilute it. The benefits will be the same. You can add it to some orange or other fruit juice, instead of just water. Or if making a smoothie, add the turmeric-ginger shot to it. I hope this helps.
So I can add the turmeric , ginger , pepper to my protein shake in the morning. Wonder how that will taste. Will I get the same benefits?
Hi Mike,
Yes, you could try adding some to the protein shake. If you make these energy shots, just add one of them – about 50ml /1.7oz – or less to begin with. Indeed, the taste might change a bit especially because of the stronger pungy ginger taste but the shots have great health benefits. I hope this helps.
I add tumeric powder and pounded ginger root in my tea or alternatively just add in hot water and drink it. Is this still fine to do?
Hi Christine,
It’s perfectly fine to add turmeric and ginger powder to your tea or just hot water. You will still benefit from their healthy properties.
There is a recipe for ginger tea on the blog that uses fresh ginger. If you want to check it out, here’s the link: https://www.alphafoodie.com/how-to-make-ginger-tea/
is 50 ml the correct amount to take in one shot
Hi Joann,
Usually, yes, 50 ml is the recommended amount. You can start with half that for a few days to get used to it and then add more and more till you reach 50. If you find that the taste is too strong, you can also dilute it with some fruit juice. I hope this helps.
Can we use à slowjuicer in stead of the blender & the hussle of squeezing with a nut bag? Thanks
Hi Stefanie, of course 100 percent, it’s normally the better approach. I did this since a lot of my instagram audience don’t have slow juicer, here is a link to the slow juicer method: https://www.alphafoodie.com/ginger-turmeric-immune-boosting-energy-shots-juicer-recipe/
Hope you like it 🙂
I used fresh turmeric and ginger is there something we can do with the strained leftovers?
Hi Sandy,
You can add the leftovers to soups and stews or other dishes. You can also add a bit to smoothies. You can also dry and grind them into powder (again to use when cooking) or make tea from the dried leftover.
Why strain it? Is there a reason not to take it as a shot of puréed ginger-turmeric-lemon? Thx!
You can drink it with the pulp if you’d prefer. Many people tend to find it a lot less palatable that way though – harder to have as a ‘shot’. However, if you don’t mind the texture and flavor then I say go for it! 🙂