Turmeric & Ginger Shots
These energizing turmeric and ginger shots are perfect for anyone who wants to start their day with a healthy boost! Busy families and health-conscious friends absolutely love these zippy little shots because they’re packed with anti-inflammatory goodness that takes just 10 minutes to make.
Recipe Details
Timing & Servings: Active Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 10 minutes, Serves: 2 people.
Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb, Diabetes-Friendly, Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Low-Calorie.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 50 Calories, 12g Carbs, 1g Protein.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Cara Cara Orange: You’ll need 1 orange, peeled and cut into quarters. These oranges are sweeter than regular oranges and add the perfect citrus brightness to balance out the earthy turmeric!
Water: Just ½ cup of regular water helps blend everything together smoothly. Nothing fancy needed here!
Fresh Ginger: One 1-inch piece, peeled and sliced up. Look for ginger that’s firm and easy to snap – that means it’s fresh and will give you the best spicy kick.
Fresh Turmeric Root: One 1-inch piece, peeled and grated. This golden root gives you all those amazing anti-inflammatory benefits and that beautiful color!
Honey: Just 1 teaspoon adds a touch of natural sweetness to make these shots more enjoyable to drink.
How to Make Turmeric & Ginger Shots
Step 1: Add the orange quarters, water, ginger, turmeric, and honey to your blender. Blend on high speed for about 1 minute until everything looks completely smooth.
Step 2: Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar. Press lightly on the solids with a spoon to get all that good juice out. Toss the leftover pulp or save it for baking!
Easy and Quick Turmeric & Ginger Shots Version
Want to make this even faster? You can use ½ teaspoon ground turmeric and ½ teaspoon ground ginger instead of fresh! Just blend everything together and skip the straining step. It won’t be quite as smooth, but it’s still delicious and saves you prep time.
Serving Ideas
These shots are perfect first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for maximum benefits. You can also sip them before meals or when you feel like you need an energy boost. Serve them in small shot glasses or keep them in little bottles in the fridge for grab-and-go convenience!
Storage
Store your shots in small 2-ounce glass bottles in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. For longer storage, pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze for up to 6 months. Just remember that fresher is always better for getting the most health benefits!
Substitutions
No Cara Cara oranges? Regular oranges work great too! You can swap the honey for maple syrup if you prefer. If you can’t find fresh turmeric, use ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric instead.
Pro Tips
- Pick the Best Roots: Choose turmeric that’s firm and bright orange with an earthy smell. Good ginger should snap easily and have smooth, unwrinkled skin.
- Storage Trick: Keep unpeeled turmeric in the fridge for 2 weeks or freeze for 6 months. Ginger lasts a week on the counter or a month in the fridge.
- Don’t Waste the Pulp: Add leftover pulp to muffin or bread batter for extra flavor and nutrition!
- Strain Well: Press the pulp gently but don’t push too hard or you’ll get bitter flavors in your shots.
FAQs
How do you select turmeric and ginger roots?
Great question! Turmeric should be firm, bright orange or light brown, and have an earthy smell. For ginger, look for roots that are firm and easy to snap. The skin shouldn’t be wrinkled or tough, and you should be able to scrape it easily. Plus, good ginger has a pleasantly spicy aroma that you’ll notice right away!
How should I store fresh turmeric and ginger roots?
You bet you can store these for later! Keep unpeeled, unwashed turmeric root in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks or freeze it for about 6 months. For ginger, if you’ll use it within 7 days, just leave it on the counter away from direct sunlight. Otherwise, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about 1 month or freeze for 6 months.
How should I store leftover Turmeric & Ginger Shots?
Sure! For single shots, use 2-ounce glass bottles and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the liquid in an ice cube tray. Just remember that the fresher the juice, the more potent it will be, since the health benefits decrease over time.
Can I use the leftover pulp?
Absolutely! Instead of tossing that pulp, add it to homemade muffin or bread batter. It adds great flavor and nutrition, plus you’re not wasting any of those good ingredients!
I’d love to hear how your turmeric and ginger shots turned out! Did you try any fun variations or have tips to share with other readers? Drop a comment below and let’s help each other make the most delicious and healthy shots possible!
