Legume Free Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Shot
Bright, fiery, and genuinely good for you, this wellness shot packs a serious punch in just a couple of ounces. Apple cider vinegar with the mother brings that signature tang, while fresh lemon juice and grated ginger add a citrusy heat that wakes you up from the inside out. Ground turmeric gives the whole thing a gorgeous golden hue, and a crack of black pepper helps your body actually absorb it — a small detail that makes a real difference. A touch of honey smooths out the sharp edges just enough to make it drinkable without dulling the intensity. For anyone avoiding legumes, this is a completely clean formula — every single ingredient is a whole food, a spice, or a natural sweetener with zero hidden fillers to worry about. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture smooth so each shot goes down fast and easy. Mix up a batch, pour into shot glasses, and knock one back first thing in the morning for a ritual that actually feels worth it.
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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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