Citrus Ginger Vitamin Booster Shots

By Meeta K. Wolff 

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serves 10  

Ingredients

• 2 large organic oranges, peeled

• 1 grapefruit or 2 mandarins (depending on sweetness preference)

• 1 lemon, peeled

• 4–5 cm fresh ginger, peeled

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder or 2 cm fresh turmeric

• A pinch of black pepper (to activate turmeric)

• 100–150 ml warm water (for blender version) 

Method

Method (Cold Press Juicer)

1. Peel all citrus fruits and ginger.

2. Juice oranges, grapefruit/mandarins, lemon, ginger and if using, fresh root of turmeric using a cold press juicer.

3. Stir in turmeric (if you did not use the fresh turmeric root above) and black pepper.

4. Pour into small glass bottles and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Alternative Method (Blender)

1. Roughly chop all citrus and ginger.

2. Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender along with 100–150 ml of warm water.

3. Blend until completely smooth.

4. Strain through a fine sieve or nut milk bag if you prefer a smoother shot.

5. Pour into small glass bottles and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.