Why Gut Shots?
If you love kombucha, you’ll love this power-packed gut shot that’s rich in probiotics, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits. This small but mighty drink is perfect for boosting digestion, supporting immunity, and giving you a natural energy lift.
Pairing it with kombucha and sparkling water takes it to the next level, creating a refreshing, effervescent probiotic powerhouse. Below, we’ll walk you through our simple gut shot recipe, how to freeze it for convenience, and the best way to enjoy it with kombucha and Sodastream sparkling water.
DIY Gut Shot Recipe
Ingredients:
- 45g fresh ginger, peeled
- 15g fresh turmeric, peeled (approximately 1 piece)
- 2 pinches of black ground pepper
- 45g honey (or less, adjust to taste)
- 115ml fresh lemon juice
How to Make It:
- Cold-press the ingredients: Using a cold press juicer, juice the ginger, turmeric, and lemon.
- Prepare the jar: Add honey directly into a clean glass jar.
- Combine: Pour the freshly pressed juice into the jar with honey and mix well.
- Add the pepper: Grind fresh black pepper into the jar and stir thoroughly.
- Store or freeze: Pour the gut shot mixture into small ice cube trays or silicone molds and freeze for easy daily use.
How to Enjoy Your Gut Shot
1. Straight Shot (for the Brave)
Take one frozen cube or one tablespoon of the gut shot directly in the morning for an instant health boost.
2. Kombucha Gut Shot Booster
For a refreshing twist, transform your gut shot into a probiotic-rich drink:
- Drop one frozen gut shot cube into a glass.
- Pour Kombucha Works Lion's Mane Kombucha over it.
- Top it off with Sodastream sparkling water for an effervescent finish.
- Stir gently and enjoy!
This method enhances the flavour and benefits, making it an ideal morning tonic or afternoon refresher.
Why This Gut Shot Works
Each ingredient plays a crucial role in gut and overall health:
- ✅ Ginger: Aids digestion, reduces bloating, and relieves nausea.
- ✅ Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory, supports immunity, and enhances gut function.
- ✅ Black Pepper: Enhances curcumin absorption from turmeric.
- ✅ Honey: Natural prebiotic, feeds good gut bacteria.
- ✅ Lemon Juice: Detoxifies the body and aids digestion.
Make This a Habit!
Incorporate this gut shot into your routine to support digestion and overall well-being. Whether you take it as a shot or mix it with kombucha, it’s an easy way to level up your gut health.
Try this recipe and tag us @KombuchaWorksSG on Instagram! Don’t have kombucha at home? Shop our fresh, handcrafted kombucha here and make this recipe even better!