Walnut 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 ground turmeric come together in a drink that feels both grounding and energizing — with a little raw honey to take the edge off. The pinch of black pepper is a smart touch, helping your body make the most of the turmeric's active compounds. It works equally well poured over ice on a warm afternoon or sipped warm from a mug when you need something soothing. The key here is keeping the water off the boil so the live cultures in the vinegar and the enzymes in the raw honey stay intact and do their thing. Store-bought wellness shots can be pricey and often come loaded with additives you didn't ask for — this version lets you control every single ingredient. 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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