These magical Wellness Shots are packed with nutrition, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. A natural way to aid your digestive system, immune system, and overall health!

lemon ginger turmeric shot in a small glass jar

What Makes This Recipe Great

Whether you’re detoxing from an indulgent weekend, feeling kind of blah these days, or just need an anti-inflammatory boost, these Lemon Ginger Turmeric Shots are for you! Immunity-boosting, toxin-fighting, nutrient-dense wellness shots that pack a mean (but delicious) punch. 

We are deep into cold and flu season, and I don’t know about you, but with 3 kids, a dog, activities galore, work, family gatherings (and the list goes on), I do not have time to be sick. What’s wonderful about these magic little homemade wellness shots is that they pack a ton of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and more into an easy-to-drink shot that’ll stave off those colds, give an energy boost, and keep you healthy! 

Packed with simple ingredients like fresh lemon juice, turmeric root, fresh ginger, pineapple, black pepper, cayenne pepper, coconut oil, and water. Simply blend, strain, and serve. These anti-inflammatory shots are a natural way to boost immunity and improve overall health.  

Recipe Highlights

  • Packed with antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory, and immune boosting ingredients.
  • The perfect addition to your morning routine.
  • Frequent shots will boost your immunity through cold season.
  • Easy to make– no juicer required!
  • All natural ingredients!
  • Gluten Free, Vegan, and Dairy Free

Ingredient Notes

You’ve probably seen anti-inflammatory wellness shots at grocery stores, and while they’re a super great option in a pinch, they’re really pricey! These homemade lemon ginger turmeric shots are quick to make, easy to customize, and end up being much less expensive.

ingredients for making lemon ginger turmeric wellness shots
  • lemon juice: freshly squeezed lemon juice has amazing benefits of vitamin c, antioxidants, alkalizing properties, and aids in digestion.  
  • fresh turmeric root: Curcumin, an active compound in turmeric, has excellent  anti-inflammatory benefits relating to joint pain and other issues.
  • fresh ginger root: Ginger contains antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immunity, and reduces infection risk, improves digestion, heart health, and regulates blood sugar levels. 
  • pineapple chunks: While this adds some nice sweetness to our shots, pineapple is full of health benefits, ranging from being a nutrient dense fruit to anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants, and immune system support. 
  • black pepper: A dash of black pepper probably sounds crazy, but don’t skip this! Black pepper helps your body absorb turmeric. 
  • cayenne pepper: Reduces pain and inflammation, aids in circulation and heart health, and boosts the metabolism. 
  • coconut oil: Coconut oil has a ton of health benefits on its own, but in this wellness shot it also helps our bodies absorb the turmeric. 
  • water

How To Make Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shots

four steps for making wellness shots in a blender

Step 1

Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 1 minute. 

Step 2 

Pour the contents into a bowl or a large mason jar through a fine mesh strainer or a fine mesh sieve. Alternatively, you can use a nut milk bag or a Juv Press if you have one. 

Step 3

Push down to get all of the juice out and leave the pulp behind.

Step 4

Divide the juice into 2 oz servings and enjoy! Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. 

lemon ginger turmeric juice being poured into a mini glass bottle

Expert Tips

  • If you have a juicer, simply combine all of the ingredients into the juicer and divide the juice into 6 shots! No blender or sieve is needed.
  • The pineapple juice gives a nice palatable sweetness to the shot. If you need additional sweetness, use more pineapple juice or a bit of raw honey. 

Storage Tips

This recipe makes 6 wellness shots. They are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.

For a longer shelf life, use a larger silicone ice cube tray to freeze a larger batch. Defrost one of the frozen cubes overnight in the refrigerator to enjoy as a juice shot in the morning. 

a close-up of an orange juice shot

Recipe FAQs

How often should you take wellness shots?

Depending on the season, your immune system, and susceptibility to colds/illness, a few times a week is a great place to start. Some people enjoy taking them every day, while some enjoy every other day or less frequently. It’s recommended to always consult your healthcare practitioner for your specific needs.

Why do you add coconut oil and black pepper to wellness shots?

Both of these ingredients help the body absorb the turmeric.

lemon ginger turmeric shots laying next to lemon slices, ginger and turmeric

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Homemade Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shots

Yield: 6 shots
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
These magical Wellness Shots are packed with nutrition, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. A natural way to aid your digestive system, immune system, and overall health!
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Ingredients

  • Juice from 4 lemons
  • 4 oz fresh turmeric, about 1/2 cup
  • 6 inch knob fresh ginger
  • ½ cup pineapple chunks
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp coconut oil, (to help with turmeric absorption)
  • ½ cup water, + more if needed

Equipment

  • blender
  • mesh sieve or Juv press
  • Juicer (optional but can use this instead of a blender and mesh sieve)

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients into a high speed blender. Blend on high for 1 minute.
  • Pour the contents into a bowl or a large mason jar through a fine mesh strainer or a fine mesh sieve. Alternatively, you can use a nut milk bag or a Juv Press if you have one.
  • Push down to get all of the juice out and leave the pulp behind.
  • Divide the juice into 2 oz servings and enjoy! Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48. hours. 

Notes

Expert Tips

  • If you have a juicer, simply combine all of the ingredients into the juicer and divide the juice into 6 shots! No blender or sieve is needed.
  • The pineapple juice gives a nice, palatable sweetness to the shot. If you need additional sweetness, use more pineapple juice or a bit of raw honey. 

Storage Tips

This recipe makes 6 wellness shots. They are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. 
For a longer shelf life, use a larger silicone ice cube tray to freeze a larger batch. Defrost one of the frozen cubes overnight in the refrigerator to enjoy as a juice shot in the morning. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1shot, Calories: 44kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 0.5g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 73mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 81IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 7mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 44
Author: Mary Smith