Rice Free Apple Cider Vinegar Wellness Tonic
This bright, zingy tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and honestly, you are. Raw apple cider vinegar with the mother, fresh lemon juice, and grated ginger form a punchy base that wakes up your senses, while honey, turmeric, and black pepper round everything out with warmth and depth. The black pepper is a small but smart touch, since it helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. You can sip it cold over ice on a warm morning or warm it gently in a mug when you need something soothing — just don't let it boil, or you'll lose the live cultures and raw honey benefits that make this worth making. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free and free from any rice-based fillers or additives, which is more than you can say for a lot of bottled wellness shots and store-bought tonics. It takes just minutes to stir together, and you can strain out the ginger fibers if you prefer a silky-smooth finish.
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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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