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Published: Apr 7, 2022 · by Laurel Perry · About 5 minutes to read this article. · This post may contain affiliate links

Easy Ginger Turmeric Shots

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Four ingredient Ginger Turmeric Shots can be made in either a blender or a juicer and are PACKED with health benefits! Sweet, spicy, and addicting!

A jar of juiced ginger turmeric shots.

These Ginger Turmeric Shots will add some pep into your step! They are spicy, sweet, and immediately make you feel GOOD!

Making them at home ensures you are getting the most nutrients possible! Store-bought shots are often too old to retain their nutrients. They are all burn with no benefits.

Reasons to love this recipe!

  • These shots can be made in a blender or juicer!
  • They are packed with health promoting benefits!
  • And are naturally vegan, gluten free, and paleo.
Ginger turmeric shots in small jars with orange slices.

Ingredients and substitutions:

  • Oranges - oranges add sweetness and help balance the spiciness of the ginger. Any variety of orange works well in this recipe. I usually use an heirloom navel orange (when I can find them) or cara cara orange since these tend to be sweeter.
  • Lemons - add brightness. You can also use limes!
  • Ginger - fresh ginger adds mega health benefits. No need to peel it!
  • Turmeric - fresh turmeric adds even more health benefits. No need to peel it!
  • Black pepper - helps to activate the turmerics health benefits. We only need a pinch, so you won't even taste it.
  • Water - helps the blender get moving. You may need more or less depending on your blender. If you are using a juicer, omit it.

How to make ginger turmeric shots:

Prep: Use a knife to cut off the skin from the oranges and lemons. Chop the ginger into 1-2 inch chunks.

Blend: Add all the ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth.

Strain: Pour the juice through a nut milk bag or cheese cloth. Squeeze the pulp to extract all the juice. Enjoy!

  • Oranges, lemons, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper in a blender.
  • Blended ginger turmeric shots before being strained.
  • Juice passing through a nut milk bag.

Storage:

These shots are best when consumed within 48 hours. Longer and the shots will still taste delicious, but they will start to loose their nutrients.

To store them in the fridge, place them in a jar or lidded container and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

For longer storage, pour the shots into a freezer safe jar and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before consuming.

What if I don't have a high speed blender?

If you have a standard, not a high speed blender like a Vitamix, there are a few tricks to make blending this recipe easier!

  • Blend in 2 steps. Add just the lemons, oranges, and water to your blender and blend until smooth. Then add in the turmeric, ginger, and black pepper and blend again. Having the liquid extracted from the lemons and oranges will make blending the tougher ginger and turmeric easier.
  • Use more water as needed. Chances are you will need more water to get the blender working. Add a little at a time until the blender gets moving. You can also use orange juice so you don't water down the flavor of the shots.
  • Chop the ginger and turmeric into smaller pieces.
  • Use fresh ginger and turmeric. Fresher, plumper, pieces will blend much easier!

Can I make this in a juicer?

Absolutely! Pass the lemons, oranges, ginger and turmeric through your juices. Then stir in a pinch of black pepper to the finished juice. Omit the water.

Oranges, lemons, ginger and turmeric on a white cutting board.

Health benefits of ginger turmeric shots!

These shots are packed with health benefits! Each and every ingredient contains special nutrients to boost your health.

Ginger health benefits:

  • Reduces nausea
  • Decreases bloating and gas
  • May help with weight loss
  • Can lower blood sugar and has anti-diabetic properties
  • Is as effective as over the counter pain medicine (Advil, Tylenol, etc.) at relieving period pain
  • Might help lower cholesterol
  • Can help prevent cancer
  • Improves brain function and memory
  • Is a potent natural antibacterial and can help fight infections

Turmeric health benefits:

  • A potent natural anti-inflammatory
  • Is full of antioxidants
  • Boosts brain health and memory
  • Reduces risk of heart disease
  • May help prevent cancer
  • Treats arthritis as well as prescription anti-inflammatories
  • Can treat depression

Health benefits of oranges:

  • A great source of vitamin C which may lower the risk of heart disease and cancer
  • Lowers blood sugar
  • Reduces bad cholesterol
  • Helps prevent anemia and promotes iron absorption
  • Supports the immune system

Health benefits of lemons:

  • Another excellent source of vitamin C
  • Promotes heart health
  • Protects against weight gain
  • Prevents kidney stones
  • Improves iron absorption and prevents anemia
  • Lowers your risk or cancer

Black pepper health benefits:

  • A natural anti-inflammatory
  • Improves brain function and memory
  • May lower cholesterol
  • Has potential cancer fighting properties
  • Might be a natural pain reliever
  • Could reduce appetite and aid in weight loss

If a ginger turmeric shot doesn't keep the doctor away, I don't know what will!

Why add black pepper?

All the benefits of turmeric listed above are activated by black pepper! Just a pinch ensures that you are maximizing the turmerics potential. And it's such a small amount, you won't taste it in the finished shots.

Ways to drink ginger turmeric shots

For me, ginger turmeric shots are SPICY! They make me feel amazing, but I have to give myself a pep talk before each shot. Here are a few ways I have come up with to help reduce the burn:

  • Water the shots down - you can add more water or juice to a shot to reduce the spiciness.
  • Have something on hand to chase the shot with - eating a fresh strawberry and drinking a glass of water after a shot does wonders!
  • Add a shot to a glass of iced tea or a smoothie. You'll still get the benefits without the intense burn!
Jars filled with juice for ginger turmeric shots.

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A jar of juiced ginger turmeric shots.

Easy Ginger Turmeric Shots

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Laurel Perry
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 shots 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan
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Four ingredient Ginger Turmeric Shots can be made in either a blender or a juicer and are PACKED with health benefits! Sweet, spicy, and addicting!


Ingredients

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  • 2 oranges, peeled
  • 2 lemons, peeled
  • 8 oz turmeric, cut into 1-2 inch chunks
  • 8 ounces ginger, cut into 1-2 inch chunks
  • Pinch black pepper
  • ½ cup water, more or less as needed

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the juice through a nut milk bag or cheese cloth. Squeeze the pulp to extract all the juice.
  3. Enjoy!

Notes

To make in a juicer: Pass the lemons, oranges, ginger and turmeric through your juices. Then stir in a pinch of black pepper to the finished juice. Omit the water.

Storage: To store them in the fridge, place them in a jar or lidded container and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. For longer storage, pour the shots into a freezer safe jar and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before consuming.

Halving the recipe: if you are using a juicer, halving the recipe should be no problem. In a blender, however, halving the recipe makes it very difficult for the blender to blend properly.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shot
  • Calories: 19
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0g

Keywords: orange, lemon, pepper, blender, juicer, easy, 10 minute, wellness, healthy, spring, summer, fall, winter

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Comments

  1. Sian Young says

    November 14, 2022 at 1:39 am

    I went to town on this and tripped up the recipe and then made coconut vegan icecream with the pulp!!! Love it!

    Reply
  2. Carey Moore says

    February 09, 2023 at 7:03 pm

    I’d love to try this, but confused about the measurements for turmeric and ginger. They are not liquid ingredients, but the recipe calls for ounces.

    Reply
    • Laurel Perry says

      February 11, 2023 at 7:43 am

      Hi Carey, that is a great question! Since fresh ginger and turmeric are hard to measure in cups (since each piece has such a unique shape) you will want to use the produce scale in the grocery store or a home kitchen scale, to measure out your fresh turmeric and ginger in ounces.

      Reply
  3. Jared Gogel says

    February 24, 2023 at 2:23 am

    Delish. I’ve been adding to very warm water. Adding a bit of honey. Yum. Do you think any nutrients/benefits get destroyed or heated too much?

    ★★★★★

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    • Laurel Perry says

      February 24, 2023 at 9:17 am

      Hi Jared! So glad you are enjoying the recipe. As long as you don't boil the mix, the benefits should still be in tact.

      Reply
  4. Alisa says

    February 28, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    How much is considered a shot, would that be like a shot glass/jigger?

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    • Laurel Perry says

      March 01, 2023 at 5:16 am

      Hi Alisa, a standard shot would be 1 shot glass (also 3 tablespoons worth), but feel free to take as much or little as you like :)

      Reply
  5. Rachel says

    March 15, 2023 at 10:58 am

    Hi Laurel! My father is 68 years old and still eats like a teenager. He suffers from Gout, High Blood Pressure, Pre-Diabetic, High Cholesterol, and of course he's a bit overweight. He is tall almost 6' and weighs 225lbs. I am going to start his mornings with this ginger tumeric shot. Can you point me to some easy meals to implement into his diet to help his health?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Laurel Perry says

      March 20, 2023 at 8:31 am

      Hi Rachel! I would love to help :) The best place to start is with any vegetables, grains, and fruits that he already likes and then build from there. Adding a few more healthy ingredients at a time. Are there any vegetables that he enjoys? Feel free to email me too. [email protected]

      Reply
  6. Fiona says

    March 16, 2023 at 11:25 am

    Have you ever added jalapeno to this? Trying to figure out what amount would be good. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laurel Perry says

      March 20, 2023 at 8:29 am

      Hi Fiona, I haven't added jalapeno myself. I would recommend starting small, tasting and and adding more as needed :)

      Reply
  7. Beth says

    March 26, 2023 at 12:19 pm

    Really nice! I added 3 teaspoons of cinnamon as well. Any hints for avoiding the staining of the food processor or bullet mixer cup? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Laurel Perry says

      March 28, 2023 at 10:23 am

      Hi Beth, the best way to get rid of those pesky turmeric stains is to place the food processor or blender outside in the sunshine. After a few hours, all of the yellow color will be gone :)

      Reply
  8. Heather says

    April 28, 2023 at 7:53 am

    Hey there! If I only have powdered turmeric, how much would I put in? Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Laurel Perry says

      May 01, 2023 at 9:09 am

      Hi Heather, I have not experimented with this recipe using powdered turmeric. I would recommend adding to taste.

      Reply
  9. Cindy Musgrove says

    May 15, 2023 at 11:59 am

    What kind/brand of juicer do you use?

    Reply
    • Laurel Perry says

      May 18, 2023 at 9:51 am

      Hi Cindy! I most often use my vitamix blender (I find it easier to clean!), but if I use my juicer it is a Breville Juice Fountain Plus.

      Reply

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