Xanthan Gum Free Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Shot
Bright, fiery, and packed with real-food ingredients, this wellness shot delivers a serious kick that wakes you up from the inside out. The combination of tangy apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and grated ginger creates a bold, layered flavor that's sharp and warming all at once, while turmeric and black pepper add an earthy depth that lingers. A touch of honey softens the edge just enough to make it drinkable without dulling any of that punchy intensity. Many store-bought wellness shots rely on stabilizers and thickeners to achieve a smooth, shelf-stable consistency — this one skips all of that entirely, relying only on a fine-mesh strainer and a good whisk to bring everything together cleanly. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like, nothing hidden, nothing processed. It's the kind of thing you can batch in minutes and feel genuinely good about knocking back each morning.
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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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