5 Wellness shots recipes you need to try!

Perfect for busy lifestyles, wellness shots are easy to make, cost-effective and brimming with healthy benefits — from boosting immunity to digestive support. Below, we’ve rounded up five tried-and-tested wellness shot recipes that pack a punch.

1. Ginger-turmeric immune booster

Zesty and fiery, this shot combines anti-inflammatory ginger and turmeric with vitamin C-rich orange juice. Perfect for fending off seasonal sniffles or post-workout recovery.

Ingredients:

• 3 cm ginger root
• 3 cm fresh turmeric root (or 1 tsp powder)
• 1 orange (juiced)
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• Pinch of black pepper (enhances turmeric absorption)

Instructions:

1. Blend ginger, turmeric and orange juice. Strain.
2. Mix in honey and black pepper.
3. Pour into shot bottles.

2. Citrus C vitamin blast

A tangy mix of lemon, grapefruit and cayenne pepper boosts your energy and floods your system with immune-boosting vitamin C. Chia seeds add a fibre boost!

Ingredients:

• 2 lemons (juiced)
• 1 grapefruit (juiced)
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine juices and whisk in chia seeds.
2. Let sit for 10 minutes, then add cayenne.
3. Shake well before drinking.

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3. Green detox shot

Spinach, celery and apple cider vinegar team up to flush toxins, alkalise your body and kickstart sluggish digestion — ideal for a morning reset.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup spinach
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ½ green apple
• ½ lemon (juiced)

Instructions:

1. Juice spinach, celery, apple and lemon.
2. Stir in apple cider vinegar.

4. Beetroot antioxidant shot

Earthy beet and carrot meet spicy ginger in a wellness shot that boosts stamina, lowers blood pressure and fights oxidative stress.

Ingredients:

• 1 small beet (peeled)
• 1 carrot
• 3 cm ginger
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Juice beet, carrot and ginger.
2. Mix in lemon juice.

5. Pineapple-ginger digestive aid

Sweet pineapple and sharp ginger soothe bloating and nausea, while mint adds a refreshing twist. A must-try after heavy meals!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup fresh pineapple
• 3 cm ginger
• 1 tsp mint leaves
• 1 tsp coconut water

Instructions:

1. Blend pineapple, ginger and mint. Strain.
2. Add coconut water for consistency.

Pro tips for wellness shots

• Consume shots on an empty stomach to maximise absorption.
• Store in airtight glass bottles for up to 3 days.
• Adjust ingredient ratios to suit your taste (e.g., add honey for sweetness).

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