Description
Let's show our immune systems some love! This immune boosting wellness drink is made with fresh lemon, ginger, turmeric and orange for a sip that helps protect you from anything icky going around. Ready in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 inches turmeric root, peeled
- 2 inches ginger root, peeled
- 1 large navel or Valencia orange, peeled and seeds removed
- 1 small lemon, peeled and seeds removed (for kids replace with another orange)
- 1/2 teaspoon unrefined coconut oil (to aid in turmeric's absorption)
- 1/16 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to aid in turmeric's absorption)
- Optional: splash of coconut water, orange juice or filtered water as needed to achieve desired consistency and flavor
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients. Add turmeric root, ginger root, peeled orange, peeled lemon, black pepper, coconut oil and ice to a high-speed blender and blend on the highest speed for 60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Serve immediately. Pour into shot glasses to enjoy as wellness shots, or enjoy as a drink. Store in your refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two days.
Equipment
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You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper for added benefits.
When I make this for my kids I leave the lemon out and replace with another orange. I also reduce the ginger root to 1-inch.
You can choose to leave the turmeric and ginger peel on and strain the drink through a fine mesh strainer after. In general you may want to strain the drink anyways after blending but I typically do not. I do not mind the slightly fibrous consistency. If you add enough liquid/ice and blend for long enough it really goes down easy!
If your drink is warm from the blending process, just toss in a couple extra ice cubes and blend again to chill. Then enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blender
