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.

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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.

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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