by Sarah Steimer
I completely swear by this shot. I’ve jotted the recipe down for any number of people the moment they tell me they aren’t feeling well (and I take it myself at this point, too. Cooties alert). Take this at the first sign of sickness, or if you’re around a lot of office/gym/commute snot. Lemon helps boost immunity and detox, while the ginger reduces flu- and cold-related aches and helps your digestive system. The kick of cayenne can help with fevers and nausea.
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1-2 dashes cayenne pepper
- splash of water (optional)
Place the lemon juice in a small glass. Place the grated ginger in a small piece cheese cloth and squeeze the juice into the glass (no cheese cloth? You can just put the grated ginger directly into the drink as well!).
Add a dash or two of cayenne pepper to the drink, along with a splash of water if you would like to lesson the spicy-tart burst of this shot. Then knock it back!
Repeat 1-2 more times throughout the day.
Makes 1 wellness shot.
Recipe adapted from: Mind Body Green
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