This immune booster shot recipe has everything you need to raise that immune system! With everything from garlic and ginger, to lemon and orange juice, to apple cider vinegar, honey, and turmeric, it’s jam packed with immune boosting ingredients.
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Why This Immune Booster Shot Recipe Is So Good!
- I have used this for years to stave off colds and other illnesses – it really does work!
- It actually tastes pretty good – it’s like fire cider but easier to drink!
- It’s packed full of immune boosting and healthy ingredients.
- It only takes 5 minutes to make!
How to Make This Immune Boosting Shot
- Mince the garlic (ideally put through a garlic press) and set aside for 10 minutes. This gives the enzymes a chance to form and ensures maximum benefits.
- Whisk together the honey, turmeric, and hot water, until the honey is incorporated and smooth.
- Then you just stir in everything else and drink!
What is in an Inmune Booster Shot?
This drink is loaded with immune boosting ingredients and a tonne of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals!
- Honey is rich in antioxidants and is often used to soothe sore throats. It adds a natural sweetness to the drink.
- Lemon juice is very high in vitamin C and can help to support heart and digestive health.
- Orange juice is naturally high in vitamin C, folate and potassium, as well as being a great source of antioxidants.
- Garlic is known to boost the function of the immune system, and in studies it has been shown to reduce the symptoms of a common cold.
- Ginger has a very long history of use in traditional and alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the common cold and other illnesses, to name a few. It also gives the immune booster shot a little zing.
- Cayenne has many health benefits that is a result of the active component, capsaicin. It can boost metabolism and lower blood pressure.
- Turmeric is a great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Black Pepper is used to activate the curcumin in the turmeric. - Apple Cider Vinegar can kill harmful bacteria.
A cold and illness drink that really works!
Whenever I start feeling like I’m coming down with something, I make an immune booster shot and get a bit of rest. I’ve done this for years and whenever I have, I have never gotten fully sick! I know it’s crazy, but I swear it works!
A great drink to have when you are sick
This immune booster drink is not only full of super healthy and cold fighting drinks but it actually tastes pretty good too! The honey adds a natural sweetness and the ginger and lemon give a wonderful zing – you feel better as soon as you’ve had a sip!
Top Tips to Make This Immune Booster Shot Recipe
- Before making the drink, mince the garlic and set aside for 10 minutes for maximum benefits.
- Use fresh ingredients and check that your spices aren’t stale.
- Drink immediately.
Can I Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?
While the ingredients will the most potent when they’re fresh, you can make this early and store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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Immune Booster Shot Recipe
This immune booster shot recipe has everything you need to raise that immune system and fight off illnesses during sick season!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 navel orange
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced and set aside 10 m
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- Dash of real sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- Grind of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Natures Intent, with "the Mother", organic apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot water
Instructions
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Mince the garlic (ideally put through a garlic press) and set aside for 10 minutes. This gives the enzymes a chance to form and ensures maximum benefits.Â
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Whisk together the honey, turmeric, and hot water, until the honey is incorporated and smooth.
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Then you just stir in everything else and drink!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Storing: This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. Ingredients, however, are strongest when fresh.
making this right now. thanks!
Let us know how it goes!
I don’t put my garlic through a press, I don’t own one. But I do use my grater and it works very well.
Your recipe doesn’t mention how often to drink one. I assume you really don’t need it everyday?
Also, can I substitute good, natural orange juice in place of using a navel orange?
Would it make it to sweet? If I cut down, or eliminate the honey I’m losing those benefits….but I don’t want it to be to sweet either…….
Try a few different amounts the first week or so and see what works best for your tastebuds! Orange juice would work in a pinch for the same acidity and brightness. I’d say 3-4 times a week is plenty for this but it wouldn’t HURT to drink it daily if you love it and want to add it to your morning routine.
Hello! If you don’t mind me asking, why the salt? Any health benefit? Can I leave it out? Thank you
It’s mostly for flavor, but you can leave it out!
Hello! May I ask, why the salt? Can I leave it out? Thank you
I do this every day. Wonderful recipe!!
Thanks Rachel!
Is it ok for kids to drink ?
I hesitate to tell you yes or no since I’m not a medical expert. Technically, all the ingredients should be okay for kids, but I would highly advise you check with your pediatrician or medical professional before letting them have it.
Can I use minced garlic in a jar?
You can if it’s all you have, but I really prefer fresh garlic for getting the most amount of nutrients!
Great recipe!
Thanks, Barbara!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I loved how easy the website was to use and read as well as how informative it was! I was looking and searching for immunity booster information and recipes and this website gave it all in one place!! I also thought the serving size option was super helpful because I wanted to make for my whole family and didn’t know how much of everything to increase but realized that there is an easy option for it as well as the checklist of ingredients. Thank you so much, I loved it!! I’ll be sharing it on my social media and sending to my friends!!
You’re very welcome, Reem!
I make a lot of this, for me and For my wife. We take 2 tbsp every morning before any Food intake. Mentally and psychologically this is very good help in this time!
Love that! Totally agreed. I bet the ACV helps your digestion, as well. Thank you!
Does the honey have any nutritional benefit or is it just for sweetener? I want to make this for a diabetic and don’t want to use the honey.
It’s an antioxidant and has antibacterial properties, but you can leave it out!
Love this recipe!
Can it be unhealthy to drink 2-3 a day? Just for extra protection and metabolism benefits?
As long as you don’t have any contraindications, it should be fine to drink 2 or 3 a day.
Hi! This made me feel sick??
Some of the ingredients, such as raw garlic and vinegar, can have that effect on your stomach. I wouldn’t ever suggest drinking this on an empty stomach!
Hi, just made it and took a shot – very simple and tastes great! Just wondering, is this recipe for one drink or what is the serving size? I wanted to make some for family but wasn’t sure exactly how much this is supposed to serve.
This recipe makes 1 serving. I’m glad you enjoyed it, and I hope your family does, too!
Great recipe!! I was very surprised at how good it tastes. I was looking for something to boost my immune system during this pandemic. This is perfect!
I’ve definitely been drinking a lot of these lately, too. Thanks for the great review!
Taste great! I was wondering if it’s still as effective if I divide this mixture into shots? I doubled the recipe and it was enough for five shots for five people.
It’s still going to be great as a shot! Maybe not QUITE as effective, as you’re essentially halving the quantity, but still loaded with powerhouse ingredients 🙂
Fantastic recipe! Thanks so much for sharing it!
You are so welcome! I hope you enjoyed it!
What if I don’t have ginger ):
That’s OK! It’ll still be great for you 🙂
How often can or should u drink this
If you’re feeling sick, I would drink a couple a day personally. Unless you have any contraindications with any of the ingredients, it shouldn’t hurt you to drink it often, but twice a day is about the max you would need! For preventative, just once a day every few days is OK 🙂
Thanks tastes great
I there,
can you make this drink ahead of time? And keep in fridge?
Thank you
Silvana
Yes!
thank you it is really nice everyone should try it
Glad you loved it!!
Easy to make and delicious to drink! I’ve made shots like this before but never with garlic, glad to add its immune fighting properties in a sneaky way. Will continue to use this recipe in the future.
That garlic is powerful stuff! I’m so glad you liked it 🙂