Gluten-Free Turmeric Ginger Shot
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Awaken your senses with this vibrant and invigorating turmeric ginger shot, bursting with zesty citrus and warming spices. Its smooth, refreshing texture makes it the perfect revitalizing boost any time of day.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 23 minutes (3 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including fresh ginger, fresh turmeric, orange juice — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Turmeric Ginger Shot: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, to ensure this recipe remains gluten-free, always use clean blenders and utensils. Be mindful of cross-contamination from shared equipment, especially if preparing gluten-containing foods in the same kitchen. Always verify that all packaged ingredients, such as optional sweeteners, carry a gluten-free certification In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Turmeric Ginger Shot: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on fresh produce and simple liquids. Always ensure any optional sweeteners or additional ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 inch fresh turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped (or 1 tsp ground turmeric)
- 0.5 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your fresh ginger and turmeric by peeling them with a spoon or vegetable peeler, then roughly chop them into smaller pieces. This will help them blend more easily and release their potent flavors. If using ground turmeric, measure it out now.
- 2
Juice your orange and lemon to obtain fresh citrus juice, ensuring no seeds remain. Measure out the required amounts of orange juice and lemon juice, and have your water ready.
- 3
Combine the chopped ginger, turmeric (or ground turmeric), fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, water, and black pepper in a high-speed blender. If you prefer a sweeter shot, add the optional honey or maple syrup at this stage.
- 4
Blend on high speed for approximately 60-90 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and no fibrous pieces of ginger or turmeric remain. You should see a vibrant, uniform color and a thick, liquid consistency.
- 5
Taste the turmeric ginger shot and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a little more honey or maple syrup, then blend again briefly for about 10 seconds to incorporate. Pour the shot into small glasses and serve immediately for the freshest flavor and maximum benefit.
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Tips & Notes
- Roll the lemon firmly on the counter before cutting to get significantly more juice.
- Honey is sweeter than sugar — if substituting, use 3/4 cup honey per 1 cup sugar and reduce liquid by 1/4 cup.
- Refrigerate maple syrup after opening and use within a year.
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