Ginger Turmeric Orange Lemon Shot
A bright ginger turmeric shot balanced with the cold-pressed juice of oranges and lemons.
Looking for a zesty little pick-me-up? These juice shots are great to drink on their own or to even add to juices like carrot juice or your favorite green juice.
A Zinger of a Wellness Shot
Wellness shots are often made from ingredients that are high in vitamin C and other nutrients, and this one is a zinger!
This particular recipe includes fresh turmeric, ginger, oranges, and lemons, pairing vitamin C and potassium from the citrus fruits with the earthy warmth of turmeric and the spicy bite of ginger.
Two Spicy Roots
About Turmeric
Turmeric root has a long history of use in India. Its golden color and earthy flavor come from curcumin, the main active compound in turmeric, and this is the main reason why we love including turmeric in these wellness shots.
Learn how to make homemade turmeric milk
About Ginger
Ginger is a pungent root that contains gingerol, the compound behind its sharp heat.
Bright, Sunny Lemon Juice
We know that lemons are chock full of vitamin C. Lemon juice also brings a bright acidity that balances the spice of ginger and turmeric.
Do Lemon Ginger Turmeric Shots Taste Good?
In our test kitchen, we’ve tried hundreds of juices, and to be honest, there aren’t many juice combinations we don’t like! But let’s be real: we wouldn’t be sharing this recipe with you if we weren’t 100% sold on the flavor!
We’re big fans of this particular recipe, which is very citrus-forward and has a nice little kick to it, thanks to the ginger and turmeric. The strong taste may be a bit much for some (see below for a tropical juice alternative), but as you’ll see below, we suggest a range in number of oranges to use. Play around with the recipe and make these wellness shots according to what makes your taste buds sing.
Orange Juice: Hype or Healthy?
You may have grown up drinking a glass of orange juice each morning. But how does it really stack up?
It’s true that one single orange contains all the vitamin C your body needs in a day. Like all juices, however, the overall healthfulness often depends on how the juice is made and whether there are added sugars. Store-bought orange juice, like so many other juices, often contains unnecessary excess sugar.
On the other hand, cold-pressed orange juice contains nutrients like folate, potassium, and of course vitamin C, especially if the oranges are pressed with the peel on!
Pro tip: to maximize the nutritional benefits of oranges, leave the peel on while pressing. You may also choose to peel your oranges first; it’s a matter of personal preference. We happen to love a little rind in our juice!
How to Juice Ginger and Turmeric with the PURE Juicer
Yes, it’s true you can use powdered turmeric and pre-sliced ginger, but when you’ve got a powerful cold-press juicer on hand, why wouldn’t you make use of it?
First, we suggest you prep the ginger and turmeric by removing any ‘old’ parts and cutting large pieces so they fit into the feed chute. We clean them in water and a little bit of apple cider vinegar. Then they are ready for the grinder.
Using NO GRID TRAY at all, we grind the ginger and turmeric into a bowl or directly into a press bag or press cloth. With a 1.5 C scooper, we place the mash into the center of the cloth and fold the cloth in a tic-tac-toe style.
Pro tip: make sure all pulp is inside the middle square of the cloth (it will try to sneak out if you don’t). If you use a bag, fold the stitched side so it’s on the inside.
Need press cloths, bags, or liners? See our press cloths, press bags, and press cloth liners.
A Note About Grinding Ginger and Turmeric
Ginger and turmeric are fibrous so this is an instance where we recommend you remove the grid plate for large batches of ginger and turmeric juice. The grinder doesn’t get jammed this way and the yield is still excellent.
Pro tip: Use a chopstick to get into the hard-to-reach corners of the feed chute to make sure you’re getting out ALL the ginger and turmeric pulp!
Learn how to grind ginger and turmeric in the PURE Juicer
Ginger Turmeric Orange Lemon Shot Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 lemons
- 1-2 cups ginger
- 1/2 – 1 cup turmeric (half the amount of ginger used)
- 2-6 oranges (depending on how strong you want the shots)
Directions
- Wash produce in water and a little bit of apple cider vinegar.
- Prep oranges by cutting them in half (rind on or off).
- Prep lemons by slicing them into a fan shape.
- Wrap lemons and oranges, using a liner and either a bag or cloth, and press. Set juice aside.
- Prep the ginger and turmeric by trimming and then cutting in half lengthwise.
- Do not use a grid plate; just the grid tray.
- Turn the PURE Juicer ON.
- Place ginger and turmeric into the feed chute and use the pusher to feed them through.
- Wiggle the grid tray to get excess pulp to fall through.
- With a 1.5 C scooper, place the mash into the center square of the press cloth.
- Fold the pulp into the cloth tic-tac-toe style before placing on the press plate.
- Turn the press on 100% until it reaches the full cloth/bag and then slow to half the speed.
- Release the press when the stream of the juice breaks.
- Fold the cloths or bags in half, and press again for maximum yield.
How much juice do you put in a wellness shot?
Typically, shots are lower in quantity, and as little as 2oz is plenty. Ginger and turmeric are potent flavors, so we recommend drinking 5 oz at a time, at most.
How long will this juice last?
For the longest shelf life, we recommend you store this juice in glass jars, filled to the top. Freeze the juice up to 30 days.
For juice you plan to drink within the week, our MVP pump pulls 80–85% of the oxygen out of a wide-mouth mason jar in about six seconds. Keep vacuum-sealed juice in the refrigerator.
Learn the best way to freeze cold-pressed juice
Turn Your Shot into a Tropical Drink
One of our favorite hacks is to prepare these lemon ginger turmeric shots alongside a pitcher of freshly-pressed pineapple juice. Simply prepare the recipe above, then wrap 1/3 of a large pineapple in a press cloth and press, no liner required.
Learn how to make tea out of shot pulp
About the Ingredients
ginger: ginger contains gingerol, the compound behind its sharp heat.
lemon: high in vitamin C and citric acid.
oranges: packed with phenolic compounds like hesperidin and naringenin, oranges are also a great source of vitamin C, fiber, folate, potassium, calcium, and thiamine.
pineapple: delicious and rich in vitamin C, manganese, and bromelain, a group of digestive enzymes.
turmeric: turmeric contains curcumin, which gives it its golden color.
Sources
11 Proven Health Benefits of Ginger
6 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Lemons
Oranges: Nutrients, Benefits, Juice, and More
Pineapple: 8 Impressive Health Benefits
10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin
This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before changing your diet, especially if you have a health condition or take medication.