Mustard Free Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Tonic
This bright, zingy tonic is the kind of morning ritual that actually makes you want to get out of bed. Raw apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and turmeric come together in a drink that feels both grounding and energizing — with a tiny pinch of black pepper to help the turmeric do its thing. The honey rounds out the sharpness beautifully, so it's pleasantly sippable rather than a teeth-clenching shot. Mustard is a surprisingly common hidden ingredient in packaged wellness drinks and bottled tonics, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the glass. The whole thing comes together in minutes with no cooking required — just stir, strain if you like a silky texture, and pour over ice or into a warm mug. One important note: keep the water off the boil to protect the live cultures in the raw vinegar and the integrity of the honey. It's an easy, feel-good drink you'll want to come back to every single day.
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2 servings
- 2 cups cold or warm water
- 3 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, grated ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and cinnamon (if using) in a small bowl or jar and stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 2
Pour in the water and stir to combine. For a smoother texture, strain through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the ginger fibers.
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