Pecan Free Lemon Cayenne Tonic
This zesty tonic is the kind of wake-up call your mornings have been missing. Bright lemon juice, tangy apple cider vinegar, a kick of cayenne, and warming ground ginger come together in one bold, bracing sip that feels like a reset button in a glass. It's naturally free of tree nuts in any form — no swaps needed, no label-reading required, just clean pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The pinch of sea salt rounds out the sharpness and keeps the whole thing from tasting too acidic. You can drink it warm for a soothing morning ritual or pour it over ice when you want something a little more refreshing. Stir it well so the spices fully disperse, and you've got a seriously satisfying drink in under a minute.
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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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