Immune Booster Shot Recipe (Maximum Strength!)
This immune booster shot recipe has everything you need to raise that immune system and fight off viruses come cold and flu season! 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.
An immunity booster shot in front of the ingredients
Why This Immune Booster Shot Recipe Is So Good!
I have used this for years to stave off colds and flu – 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!
Orange juice being squeezed into an immune booster shot recipe glass
Spices being poured into a glass of immune booster shot
What is in an Immune 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 yo 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 flu and common cold, 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.
Ingredients to make the drink
A cold and flu 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!
An immunity boosting drink in a glass bottle
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.
