Turmeric Shots (powdered or fresh)
Make potent homemade turmeric shots inexpensively at home in two ways, with either fresh turmeric root or turmeric powder. These 3-ingredient immune-boosting wellness shots have orange juice for flavor and pepper for power and are easy to make in a blender, juicer or a jar.
Servings: 2
Calories: 119kcal
Equipment
- Fine mesh sieve or strainer
Ingredients
- ¼ cup orange juice (60 ml) (1 juiced orange)
- ½ cup coconut water (120 ml)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Choose fresh or powdered Turmeric
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder or ground
- 2 inches fresh turmeric root, grated Makes about 4 tablespoons grated
Instructions
Using Fresh turmeric root
- Wash the turmeric root, brushing off dirt with a toothbrush. There is no need to peel since you'll be filtering out the hard substances in this mixture.
- Chop turmeric root with a knife and pulverize further using a garlic press or cheese grater. You will need 4 tablespoons of grated turmeric to make 2 (3-ounce) shots.
- Juice the Orange. You can use fresh store bought juice if you prefer. Oranges are important to offset any bitter flavor and of course oranges provide additional immune-boosting vitamin C.
- Add Ingredients to a Blender. Blend the mixture as smooth as you can. A high speed blender is best - such as Blendtec, Nutribullet or Vitamix, but a medium speed blender will also work.¼ cup orange juice (60 ml), ½ cup coconut water (120 ml), ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 inches fresh turmeric root, grated
- Strain the Mixture. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer. I typically use a rubber spoon to press on the mixture and squeegee out as much liquid as possible. The liquid are your two shots. Discard the pulp.
Using Turmeric powder
- Add 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder to the blender along with the other ingredients. Blend, strain and drink or store. You can also use a jar with turmeric powder, just shake and strain.¼ cup orange juice (60 ml), ½ cup coconut water (120 ml), ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
Drink Your Shot
- Whichever way you make it, drink half (1 3-ounce shot) at once for most potent use. You can make it in double or triple batches however and refrigerate for up to 5 days before the wellness power begins to fade.
Storage
- Turmeric shots can be made ahead and refrigerated for 7 days, or frozen for three months in ice cube trays.
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Notes
1.How to Take Turmeric Shots. It is best to take one shot in the morning on an empty stomach. This recipe creates 2 (3-ounce) shots.
2. Make ahead: Double or triple or quadruple the recipe to make shots for the week. Shots can remain refrigerated for five days before losing potency. Or frozen in ice cube trays for three months or longer.
3. Boost your shot by adding a teaspoon of aloe vera juice, or apple cider vinegar or a 1-inch knob of ginger, cinnamon or coconut oil, or even lime juice or ginger juice.
Substitutions
Turmeric. Use ground turmeric or powdered turmeric, or the fresh turmeric root.
Black pepper. You can use cayenne pepper instead.
Orange juice. You can use lemon juice, carrot juice, or your favorite cold pressed juice.
Coconut water. You can use water instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 12mg
