Gut Friendly Lemon Cayenne Tonic
This zesty little tonic punches way above its weight for something that comes together in under a minute. Fresh lemon juice brings brightness and a natural dose of vitamin C, while apple cider vinegar adds that tangy, fermented edge that gut-health enthusiasts swear by. A pinch of cayenne and ground ginger give it a warming kick that wakes you up from the inside out, and a tiny hit of sea salt rounds everything out so it doesn't taste flat or harsh. The whole thing is just six simple ingredients stirred together in a glass — no blender, no stovetop, no fuss. It works beautifully warm first thing in the morning or poured over ice as a midday reset. Because you're making it yourself, you know exactly what's going in, with none of the added sugars or mystery preservatives that sneak into store-bought wellness drinks. Keep a lemon and some ACV on hand and this becomes the kind of daily ritual that's genuinely easy to stick to.
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1 serving
- 1 cup filtered water, room temperature or warm
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch sea salt
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, cayenne, ground ginger, and sea salt in a glass or small jar.
- 2
Stir vigorously until the cayenne and ginger are fully dispersed and no powder settles at the bottom, about 20–30 seconds.
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