These homemade immunity shots are so much better than store-bought, easy to make, and meal prep friendly! Bulk prep a batch and take a shot a day to boost your immunity and beat inflammation for the upcoming cold and flu season.
They are the perfect addition to my collection of immune-centered recipes. After the immense hit of my Lemon Ginger Elixir and Immunity Bombs recipes, I figured we needed one that didn’t require hot water. So, let’s make it!
Table of Contents
- Why you should make these immunity shots
- Ingredients
- How to make these immunity shots
- Variations
- How to store
- More immune-boosting recipes to try:
Why you should make these immunity shots
- Anti-inflammatory ingredients.
- Great for immune health.
- You control the strength of the shot. Add and subtract ingredients as per taste.
- Great to make in batches and meal prep friendly.
- Save money!
Ingredients
Ginger – Ginger contains the powerful compound Gingerol which is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits and the ability to fight infections. (source)
Turmeric – Turmeric contains the compound Curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties.
Citrus – Lemons and oranges for their vitamin C content.
Coconut water – Coconut water has naturally occurring electrolytes and has been shown to help fight mild illness but you can skip it for a more intense ginger-turmeric flavor.
Black pepper – Studies show that the absorption of Curcumin, the compound found in turmeric is greatly enhanced when combined with Piperine, (by 2000%!) the compound found in black pepper. (source)
How to make these immunity shots
- Peel and quarter the citrus and blend with coconut water, ginger root, turmeric root or powder, and black pepper. I used the powder because I had some fresh, hand-milled variety.
- Once the mixture is ready, strain over a clean bowl to get rid of the fiber and store it in a mason jar as I have in the video below, or individual shot bottles.
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Variations
- If you prefer to reduce your fruit juice consumption, decrease or omit the orange and add more lemon.
- Make it more potent, increase the amount of ginger, and omit the coconut water altogether.
- Instead of black pepper, add cayenne. Cayenne contains capsaicin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Just one 45-gram chili pepper contains 72% of the daily value of vitamin C.
How to store
Store in an airtight jar or shot bottles for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
More immune-boosting recipes to try:
If you try this recipe, I’d appreciate it so much if you would rate it! And let me know in the comments how it worked out for you. I love hearing feedback and the recipe rating helps others decide if they want to make the recipe!
This recipe was originally published in February 2023 but updated with more information for your benefit.
Homemade Immunity Shots
Equipment
- strainer
Ingredients
- 4 oranges
- 1 small lemon
- 4 inch ginger root cut into coins
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder or 2 inch root
- 2 tsp black pepper ground
- 2 cups coconut water optional
Instructions
- Peel and cut the citrus into quarters and all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend till fully incorporated.
- Next, over a clean bowl, strain out the juice to get rid of the fiber and store it in small bottles or a mason jar. Pour 2 ounces worth into a glass and enjoy.
Video
Notes
- Turmeric tends to stain the equipment and counter tops so make sure to wash and wipe all surfaces immediately after!
- If you want to make these shots more intense, omit the coconut water. You may need to use a juicer instead of a blender.
Sumera says
Finally made these today and SO glad I did! So easy and delicious and personally I find a quick shot in the morning a much easier habit to stick to than teas. Also added a few pinches of Kaala namak to mine for an extra kick. Yum!
Zeeshan says
I must try the kala namak! Sounds yum! Thank you so much for leaving a rating and review Sumera!