This recipe is healthy and gluten-free. Citrus immunity shots are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants. I like to make them weekly, but you can make them in big batches, and freeze them too!
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What are Citrus Immunity Shots?
These immunity shots are made using, orange juice, fresh ginger, ground turmeric, cayenne, black pepper, and honey. This shot is filled with antioxidants, and vitamin C, which makes it a great drink to start your day with during cold and flu season.
The recipe to make this is super simple, and get's ready quickly. I like to strike a healthy balance of all the types of foods I consume, and how nourishing it is for my body and mind. Ever since my daughter started to go to school, we started coming down with cold and flu often.
These immunity shots have helped us increase our immunity to fight off the viruses she brings home.
Why You Should Make Them
- The citrus immunity shots are super easy to make, healthy, and gluten-free.
- They are great to start your morning with during the cold and flu season
- I am not saying that they taste the best, but they give a spicy kick, and they are good for you!
- It is citrus season, so make use of all the different citrus fruits.
Variations and Substitutions
This recipe uses fresh orange juice, ginger root, ground turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, freshly ground black pepper, and honey.
Instead of orange juice, you can make this with lemon, blood orange, grapefruits, or other varieties of citrus.
You can also use fresh turmeric for this recipe.
Add kale or spinach, and cucumbers to make a detox shot too.
I don't like to substitute honey because it is a natural cold and cough-suppressant.
I like to store the immunity shots in 2oz bottles.
Ingredients to Make the Immunity Shots
- Orange Juice - Freshly squeezed orange juice is required for this recipe. If you have a high-powered blender like a Vitamix, throw whole peeled oranges in it. It will juice it for you. You will have to strain the immunity shots if you use whole oranges instead of the juice.
- Spices - I like to add turmeric, cayenne, black pepper, and cinnamon also with some salt. It gives a spicy kick, along with adding antioxidants and anti-inflammatory. These spices have natural healing properties to fight against bacteria and viruses, so adding them to an immunity shot is a good idea.
- Honey - I like to use honey, as it has natural antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It also cuts the spice and sharpness from ginger and spices, adding a hint of sweetness to the immunity shots.
- Ginger - You will need fresh ginger root. Ginger is great for fighting viruses and bacteria, healing and soothing for throat, and is a great detoxifier too. It has a spicy pungent taste, but well I am not promising that these taste great! But they are great for you.
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Citrus Immunity Shots
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Equipment
- 1 Mixer Grinder
- 1 Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Orange Juice Freshly Squeezed
- 1 Inch Ginger Root
- ½ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked
- ¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
- ⅛ Teaspoon Cayenne
- ⅛ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
Instructions
- Start with washing the ginger root thorougly and peeling the ginger skin. I like to use a spoon to peel the ginger skin. Slice the ginger root so it is easier to juice it.
- Now squeeze the orange juice how you normally would.
- Now add orange juice, ginger root, ground turmeric, freshly cracked black pepper, cinnamon powder, and salt.
- Now add honey to the blender jar.
- Pulse the grinder until everything is well combined.
- Use a strainer to strain the juice. Store it in the refrigerator for upto 7 days. Drink it as soon as you wake up.
Notes
- You can make a big batch of these immunity shots and freeze them. You can add 1 cube (small 2oz) in a glass, with some hot water. Let it thaw and drink it.
- The shots stay good in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Charlotte
I love these shots. Using for true anti inflammatory purposes. I used tangerine juice ( fresh squeezed). I think they taste good. Hoping to reap all the benefits!
Aayushi Patel
I hope it helps you Charlotte just as it helped me! I had a lot inflammation post partum and these shots and a few other things really helped me!