Gelatin Free Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Shot
Bright, fiery, and packed with real-food 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 tang, while fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and ground turmeric layer in warmth and depth that no bottled supplement can replicate. A crack of black pepper isn't just for heat — it helps the turmeric do its thing, and a touch of honey rounds out the sharpness into something genuinely drinkable. Many store-bought wellness shots and gummies rely on gelatin as a binder or capsule material, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the glass. The whole process takes just minutes: whisk, strain out the ginger pulp, and pour into shot glasses. The turmeric will settle as it sits, so give each glass a quick swirl before you knock it back. It's a small, sharp, satisfying way to start the day.
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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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