Homemade turmeric shots are a quick way to enjoy the earthy flavor of fresh turmeric, ginger, and citrus in a concentrated drink. This easy turmeric shot recipe uses simple ingredients and a blender, so you can make a batch at home without a juicer.
Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound studied for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Although homemade turmeric shots aren't a proven treatment for inflammation or illness, they can be a flavorful addition to a balanced diet.
Make these turmeric shots at home with fresh turmeric, ginger, citrus, and coconut water. Blend the ingredients, strain if you prefer a smoother texture, and refrigerate. No juicer is required, and you can prepare a batch ahead for convenient servings throughout the week, following the storage guidance below.
My Ginger Shots give you another homemade option with a spicier taste. Make a batch ahead and keep it chilled to enjoy throughout the week.
Quick Look: Turmeric Shots
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- ⏲️ Total Time: 5 minutes
- 🥃 Servings: 8 shots
- 🍊 Flavor Profile: Citrusy, earthy, lightly sweet, and slightly peppery
- 🥤 Texture: Smooth and pourable after straining
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy
- 🌀 Method: Blend and strain
- 🥕 Key Ingredients: Fresh turmeric root, carrots, oranges, lemons, coconut water, honey, and black pepper
- Why This Recipe Works: You don't need a juicer to make these shots. A high-speed blender breaks down the fresh ingredients. For a smoother finish, a fine-mesh strainer removes the fibrous pulp.
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What Are Turmeric Shots?
Turmeric shots are small, concentrated drinks made with turmeric and ingredients such as citrus, carrots, black pepper, and a sweetener. You can make them at home with a blender and fine-mesh strainer, so no juicer is required.
My homemade turmeric shots use fresh turmeric root, carrots, oranges, lemons, coconut water, honey, and black pepper. The combination keeps the recipe simple and gives you a homemade alternative to bottled turmeric shots.
Turmeric Shots Ingredients
- Fresh turmeric root – 4 ounces (about ½ cup), washed and peeled. Fresh turmeric gives the shots their earthy flavor and golden-orange color.
- Carrots – 4 ounces (about ¾ cup). Carrots add mild natural sweetness to the shots.
- Navel oranges – 2. Squeeze them for juice or include the pulp if you like.
- Fresh lemons – 4, squeezed. Lemon juice adds tart citrus flavor. You can use fresh lime juice instead.
- Coconut water – ¾ cup. Coconut water provides enough liquid to blend everything smoothly. Regular water is another option.
- Honey – 1 tablespoon. A little honey sweetens the shots and softens some of the tart citrus flavor. Use pure maple syrup for a deeper, caramel-like sweetness.
- Ground black pepper – a pinch. A small pinch of freshly ground black pepper adds subtle warmth and provides piperine, a compound that can improve the absorption of curcumin from turmeric. Because homemade turmeric shots contain varying amounts of curcumin, the actual absorption benefit is difficult to quantify.
Turmeric Shot Benefits
Turmeric shots are a convenient way to enjoy fresh turmeric, ginger, and citrus in a small serving. Turmeric contains curcumin, a naturally occurring compound studied for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
What makes these ingredients useful?
- Fresh turmeric: Provides curcumin, although the amount varies depending on the turmeric used.
- Ginger: Contains gingerols and other compounds studied for their potential health benefits.
- Black pepper: Contains piperine, which may help improve curcumin absorption.
- Citrus: Adds vitamin C, depending on the fruit and quantity used.
While these ingredients contain beneficial plant compounds, research on concentrated extracts doesn't necessarily establish the same effects for homemade turmeric shots. Enjoy them as part of a balanced diet rather than as a treatment or prevention for illness.
How to Make Turmeric Shots
You don't need a juicer to make homemade turmeric shots. A high-speed blender works well for combining fresh turmeric, ginger, citrus, and coconut water. Strain the mixture for a smoother, juice-like consistency, or leave it unstrained if you prefer more pulp.
- Blend the ingredients: Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. PIC. 1
- Strain the mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Press the mixture through the strainer with a spoon to extract the liquid. PIC. 2
- Bottle and refrigerate: Transfer the strained liquid to shot bottles and refrigerate for up to one week.
FAQ About Homemade Turmeric Shots
Blend the ingredients thoroughly until no large pieces remain, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Press the pulp firmly to extract more liquid. For an even smoother result, strain the liquid a second time.
Try pineapple, mango, or apple. Pineapple gives the shots tropical sweetness, mango creates a sweeter, fruitier flavor, and apple provides a milder sweetness.
Peeling works well for this recipe and removes the rough outer skin. Wash and scrub the turmeric thoroughly before peeling and chopping it.
You can enjoy turmeric shots as part of a balanced diet, but daily consumption isn't necessary to receive nutrients from turmeric, ginger, and citrus. Start with a small serving and pay attention to how your body responds, especially if the drink is acidic or spicy.
Turmeric and ginger may interact with certain medications or aggravate some medical conditions. If you take blood thinners, have gallbladder problems, or are pregnant, ask your healthcare professional before making concentrated turmeric shots a daily habit.
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Turmeric Shots
Equipment
- 1 high-speed blender
Ingredients
- 4 ounces fresh turmeric root – washed and peeled (about ½ cup), or 1 teaspoon organic turmeric powder
- 4 ounces carrots – about ¾ cup
- 2 navel oranges – squeezed or with the pulp
- 4 fresh lemons or limes – squeezed
- ¾ cup coconut water or regular water
- 1 tablespoon raw honey, or pure maple syrup
- a pinch of ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients: Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Press the mixture through the strainer with a spoon to extract the liquid.
- Bottle and refrigerate: Transfer the strained liquid to shot bottles and refrigerate for up to one week.
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Storage Suggestion
Make Ahead: Prepare the turmeric shots ahead of time and keep them chilled in airtight glass bottles or jars until ready to serve. Refrigerator: Store the turmeric shots in airtight glass bottles or jars in the refrigerator for up to one week. For best freshness, enjoy them within 3 to 4 days. Freezer: Freeze the turmeric shots in a covered ice cube tray for 2 to 3 months. Thaw individual portions in the refrigerator before serving, or use the frozen cubes in juices and smoothies.Nutrition
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I enjoyed the orange and lemon together. They gave these a delicious tart flavor.
So need this! print to make! Thank you so much Denise!