Orange Turmeric Ginger Shots
Make fresh orange turmeric ginger shots in just 10 minutes! This easy 5-ingredient recipe uses a blender, with no juicer or cooking required.
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 2 lemons
- ¼ cup chopped fresh turmeric root
- ¼ cup chopped fresh ginger root
- 1 pinch black pepper powder
Instructions
- Peel and add all the ingredients to a small blender jar and blend for a few minutes.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a glass jar.
- Press down on the pulp and solids using a spoon to extract all of the liquid.
- Add a pinch of black pepper powder to the juice and mix. Serve immediately or store for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy oranges for a naturally sweet flavor that balances the sharpness of the lemon and ginger.
- Choose fresh ginger and turmeric roots that are firm and free from soft spots for the best flavor.
- Peel the oranges and lemons thoroughly, removing any seeds and thick white pith to prevent bitterness.
- Chop the ginger and turmeric into small pieces before blending to help break down their fibrous texture.
- Blend the citrus fruits with the ginger and turmeric until well combined. Add a small splash of water only if needed to help the blender process the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing the pulp firmly with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
- Stir the black pepper into the strained juice rather than adding it before blending.
- Add a little honey or maple syrup if the shots taste too tart, or dilute them with cold water for a milder flavor.
- Wear gloves when handling fresh turmeric if you want to avoid staining your fingers, and clean your blender and utensils promptly.
- Shake or stir the shots before serving, as some natural separation may occur during storage.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate in a clean, airtight glass bottle for up to 24 hours.
- Freeze leftover juice in ice cube trays for convenient individual portions. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.4mg
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