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Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Detox Recipe (Clean Ingredients)

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This apple cider vinegar detox drink is a simple lemon ginger tonic made with warm water, raw apple cider vinegar, honey, cayenne, and fresh ginger. It’s tangy, lightly sweet, spicy, and a great low-calorie drink to sip before a meal when you want something that may help curb cravings and boost your metabolism naturally.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Liquids & Sweetener
  • 1 cup warm water (not boiling)
  • 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar with the mother Use 1 teaspoon if you are a beginner.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
Spices & Flavorings
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger Or substitute 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger.
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper Use a tiny pinch.
  • 1 pinch cinnamon Optional
  • 1 cup ice Optional, if you want it cold.

Equipment

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Method
 

  1. Add the warm water, honey, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and cayenne to a glass.
  2. Stir really well until the honey dissolves completely.
  3. Let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes so the ginger infuses a little.
  4. Drink 15 to 30 minutes before a meal, preferably before your biggest meal of the day.

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6g

Notes

Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Drink Tips & Expert Strategy

TEXTURE & MOUTHFEEL DISCLAIMER: This is a thin, watery tonic. You will experience a slight textural grit at the bottom of the glass from the fresh ginger and spices. Swirl the glass before taking your final sips.
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTION WARNING: Swapping raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar for clear, distilled vinegar will remove the beneficial bacteria and gut-supporting properties. You must use vinegar with "the mother".
THE MELLOWING EFFECT: If you make a large batch and store it in the fridge overnight, the aggressive bite of the raw ginger will mellow out and the spices will deeply infuse the water, resulting in a smoother, more unified flavor.
PROFESSIONAL FINISHING TOUCH: Always drink this tonic through a reusable straw to protect your tooth enamel from the direct wash of acetic acid. Rinse your mouth with plain water immediately after finishing the glass.

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