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Immunity Shots

Immunity shots pack concentrated doses of immune-boosting ingredients like ginger, turmeric, and citrus into small, potent servings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 shots
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Modern Wellness
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ounce fresh turmeric root peeled and chopped (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
  • 1.5 ounces fresh ginger root peeled and chopped
  • 2 ounces fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1 ounce fresh orange juice about half an orange
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons filtered water

Equipment

  • Small cutting board
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Citrus juicer or hand-held juice squeezer
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • High-powered blender or small food processor
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small shot glasses or glass jars
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. Rinse your turmeric, ginger, lemon, and orange under cold running water and pat dry.
  2. Peel the turmeric and ginger using a small spoon or vegetable peeler.
  3. Chop the peeled turmeric and ginger into small pieces.
  4. Cut your lemons and oranges in half and squeeze them to extract the juice.
  5. Strain the citrus juice through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring cup.
  6. Blend the chopped turmeric and ginger with 2 tablespoons of filtered water until completely smooth.
  7. Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing to extract every drop.
  8. Combine the strained ginger-turmeric liquid with the fresh citrus juice, honey, and cayenne pepper, stirring until the honey dissolves.
  9. Divide the mixture evenly into four small shot glasses or jars.

Notes

Best consumed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for optimal absorption.