Paleo Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Tonic
This tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — because you are. Raw apple cider vinegar with the mother, fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and turmeric come together in a bright, zingy blend that warms you from the inside out. A touch of raw honey rounds out the sharpness without tipping into sweetness, and the pinch of black pepper is there for a reason — it helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. Everything in this recipe is whole, unprocessed, and completely in line with ancestral eating principles, so there's no label-reading required. You can serve it cold over ice for a refreshing morning ritual or warm in a mug when you need something soothing — just don't let it boil, since high heat will knock out the live cultures and enzymes that make this worth drinking. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl, a spoon, and a good lemon.
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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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