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Tart Cherry Recovery Shots
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Tart Cherry Recovery Shots

Drink 30-60 min after

Concentrated tart cherry juice shots for post-run recovery. A homemade version of commercial tart cherry shots like Cheribundi or CherryActive. Tart cherries contain anthocyanins, which have been studied for reducing exercise-induced muscle damage and inflammation.

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Ingredients

Shots

1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened tart cherry juice
2 tbsp tart cherry concentrate (optional, for extra potency)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Pinch of sea salt
Notes

Drink one shot within 30-60 minutes of finishing a hard run, or each evening during heavy training blocks. Research suggests benefits build over consistent daily intake (5-7 days), making this most useful around races or peak training weeks. Use Montmorency tart cherry concentrate (very concentrated) or unsweetened tart cherry juice for the strongest effect. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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Instructions
1

In a measuring cup, combine the tart cherry juice, concentrate (if using), honey, lemon juice, and sea salt.

1 cup unsweetened tart cherry juice
2 tbsp tart cherry concentrate (optional, for extra potency)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Pinch of sea salt
2

Whisk until honey is fully dissolved.

3

Pour into 6 small reusable shot bottles (about 50 ml each).

4

Refrigerate. Shake before drinking. Best within 1 week.

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