Capsaicin Free Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Shot
Bright, tangy, and loaded with good-for-you ingredients, this wellness shot is the kind of morning ritual that actually makes you feel like you have your life together. Apple cider vinegar with the mother brings that signature sharp bite, while fresh lemon juice and grated ginger add layers of citrusy warmth that wake you right up. Ground turmeric gives the whole thing a gorgeous golden hue, and a crack of black pepper helps your body absorb it more effectively — a small detail that makes a real difference. The cayenne is listed as optional, so if you're avoiding capsaicin entirely, simply leave it out and the shot still delivers plenty of zing from the ginger and vinegar. A touch of honey rounds out the sharpness just enough to make it genuinely enjoyable rather than something you have to brace yourself for. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture smooth and easy to knock back in one go. Batch it up, pour into shot glasses, and you've got a powerful little ritual ready to go before the rest of the day even starts.
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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)
Can be omittedcayenne pepper
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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