Rice 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 store-bought shot can quite match. A crack of black pepper isn't just for heat — it helps activate the turmeric, making every sip work a little harder for you. Honey smooths out the sharp edges just enough to make it drinkable without dulling the punch. The optional cayenne is there if you want to really wake up. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free and rice-free, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out — just whole, clean pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Strain it, pour it, and knock it back first thing in the morning for a genuinely energizing start to 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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