BHA & BHT Free Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Shot
Starting your morning with a sharp, invigorating shot is one of the simplest ways to feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. This blend of raw apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and ground turmeric delivers a bold, tangy kick that wakes you up fast. Black pepper is stirred right in alongside the turmeric, which is a smart pairing that helps the spice do its thing. A touch of honey softens the edge just enough without making it sweet, and a pinch of cayenne adds an optional fiery finish for those who want the full experience. Because every ingredient here is whole and fresh — nothing processed, nothing shelf-stabilized with synthetic additives — you know exactly what you're putting into your body. Store-bought wellness shots often come loaded with preservatives to extend their shelf life, so making your own is the cleaner, more transparent choice. Whisk it together, strain out the ginger pulp, and you've got four ready-to-go shots that are as honest as they are energizing.
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4 servings
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1–2 tsp honey
- ¼ cup water
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, grated ginger, turmeric, black pepper, honey, water, and cayenne (if using) in a small jar or measuring cup. Stir or whisk vigorously until the honey is fully dissolved and the turmeric is evenly distributed.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or pitcher and pour the mixture through it to remove the ginger pulp, pressing lightly with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
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