Frozen Lemon-Ginger-Turmeric Shots
About
During cold and flu season, stock up on wellness shots to help support your system. Ginger can ease nausea, turmeric can reduce inflammation, and lemon contains high levels of Vitamin C that support Immunity.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger (about 9 inches; see Tip)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh turmeric (about 3 inches) or 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper
- Tips: Depending on your preferences, you can use peeled or unpeeled ginger. Unpeeled ginger yields slightly more pulp, which can be skimmed off if desired. Turmeric can stain your hands and blender, so be careful when handling it. Consider wearing gloves, and if your blender has turned bright yellow, try placing it in the bright sunshine for a few days. We suggest straining everything through a fine mesh metal strainer, but if you don’t have one handy, you can use a nut milk bag or a thin dish towel that you don’t mind staining. You can add room-temperature water instead of hot water to your shot, but your cube will take longer to melt, so plan accordingly.
Directions
- Combine lemon juice, ginger, turmeric, honey, water and pepper in a blender; process until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, pressing solids with a spoon to extract juice; you should have about 1 cup of juice. Discard solids.
- Evenly pour the juice into a 9-ounce silicone ice cube tray. Freeze until solid, at least 1 hour.
- To make 1 serving: Bring 8 ounces water to a boil. Place 1 frozen cube in a mug or heatproof glass; add the hot water. Serve immediately.