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Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Shot

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 12/02/19 Updated: 03/01/22
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This apple cider vinegar and honey shot is a tasty, super-powerful elixir that can aid digestion, help with allergies, ward off sickness, rev up metabolism and more. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll love making this apple cider vinegar honey tonic part of your daily wellness routine!

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Why This Recipe Is So Good!

  • A really easy healthy shot to make with just 3 ingredients, but it comes with so many health benefits.
  • It boosts your metabolism, can aid digestion and can even help with allergies.
  • It actually tastes really good! It’s a great drink to add to your daily routine.

How to Make This Healthy Shot

  1. Whisk the warm water into the honey until combined. Stir in ACV and cinnamon.
  2. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and cinnamon.
  3. Shoot!

Recipe Variations

Start with 1 tablespoon of warm water to make it a true “shot.” Add up to 4 tablespoons water to make it less intense, more of an elixir than a shot.

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Ingredients

  • Raw honey: Raw honey is a great source of antioxidants as well as containing antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. It can help digestive issues and soothe a soar throat.
  • Apple cider vinegar: Lowers blood sugar levels and is proven to help you lose weight. It can kill many types of harmful bacteria and can lower cholesterol and improve heart health.
  • Cinnamon: Lowers blood sugar levels and has anti-inflammatory properties. It contains antioxidants and can reduce the risk of heart disease

Why are Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey so Good Together?

Apple cider vinegar and honey drinks have been used as a natural home remedy for many ailments for years. It is a natural healing elixer with antibiotic properties and can help to alkaline your body. Other benefits include:

  • Weight loss
  • Alleviating seasonal allergies
  • Improving heart health

You can read more about these health benefits here.

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What Is the Best Honey to Use in This Recipe?

It’s best to use raw honey as it’s unprocessed and contains more beneficial nutrients. Regular honey can undergo a variety of different types of processing which can reduce the levels of antioxidants.

Buying local honey can also be more beneficial for you. It contains local pollen which help to reduce seasonal pollen allergies.

Chef’s Tips

  • Use warm, not boiling, water when you mix the honey.
  • Use apple cider vinegar with ‘the Mother’ for the best health benefits.
  • Use raw honey, and local if you can.
  • If preferred, you can dilute the taste with a few more tablespoons of water.
  • Drink immediately.
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4.76 from 25 votes

Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Shot

Prep:5 minutes
Cook:0 minutes
Total:5 minutes
This apple cider vinegar and honey shot is a tasty, super powerful elixir that can aid digestion, help with allergies, ward off sickness, rev up metabolism and more.
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon honey preferably raw and local
  • 1 tablespoon warm water  plus more as desired
  • 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar with “the Mother”
  • 1 dash ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Small bowl or glass
  • Whisk

Instructions 

  • Whisk warm water into honey until combined.
  • Stir in the apple cider vinegar and cinnamon.
  • Shoot!

Notes

  • Recipe is best when consumed immediately but can be made in advance and kept up to 5 days. Refrigerate in an airtight container and shake or stir well before drinking.
 
Recipe yields 1 shot.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 shot using the ingredients shown. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 1. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1shot, Calories: 69kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 26mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 3IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 17g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Jeff says

    Posted on 1/3/23 at 9:52 pm

    Made me cough….lol4 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/4/23 at 9:14 am

      Ha! It should keep you from coughing long term though! Thanks for the review, Jeff!

      Reply
  2. JMorris says

    Posted on 4/30/22 at 9:30 am

    I’ve never drank ACV but, I have heard so many good things about it. I happen to come across your site and followed your directions and drank it like a shot this morning. It was actually not as bad as I thought it was going to be. My question is how many times a day would you recommend I take these “shots”? lol5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 5/1/22 at 3:39 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it! We recommend 1-2 per day, but it’s really up to you!5 stars

      Reply
  3. K Kennedy says

    Posted on 4/16/22 at 10:26 am

    Excellent recipe. Read Dr Jarvis Folk Remedies. Before his time. My entire family drinks cider vinegar every morning. Including the dogs. We are all over the top healthy!

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 4/19/22 at 9:11 pm

      Yes, we are firm believers in the benefits of ACV! So glad you enjoyed this recipe!5 stars

      Reply
  4. Tanya Turner says

    Posted on 1/18/22 at 6:41 pm

    It was really good, the honey & cinnamon made it much better then just the plain apple cider vinegar alone5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/23/22 at 1:10 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂5 stars

      Reply
  5. Angea says

    Posted on 12/15/21 at 2:38 am

    When do you take for apple cider vinegar and honey in the morning or at night before bed

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/15/21 at 10:27 am

      Really any time of day you prefer! We recommend in the morning since there is sugar in it.5 stars

      Reply
  6. Josh says

    Posted on 11/15/21 at 5:57 pm

    Can this be made in a larger quantity then stored somehow? I was thinking like a half gallon plastic jug. Will it separate? It would make it a quick daily dose.

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/16/21 at 9:01 pm

      It will likely separate as the honey chills and becomes more solidified. While this recipe is best when consumed immediately, it can be made in advance and kept up to 5 days. Refrigerate in an airtight container and shake or stir well before drinking.5 stars

      Reply
  7. Pure honey says

    Posted on 8/3/21 at 6:08 am

    Awesome. I will definitely try it

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 8/3/21 at 10:17 pm

      Please do! And let us know what you think! 🙂5 stars

      Reply
  8. Gisele says

    Posted on 3/5/21 at 2:19 am

    What is “The Mother”? I didnt see what that was?

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 3/5/21 at 10:05 am

      The “the Mother” is a combination of the yeast and bacteria floating around, which gives it its benefits. You’ll see a stringy substance in the liquid with the mother!

      Reply
    • Slasich says

      Posted on 3/15/21 at 9:32 pm

      If you buy apple cider vinegar, it will say WITH THE MOTHER right on the bottle. I love Bragg’s ACV.

      Reply
  9. Gisele says

    Posted on 3/5/21 at 2:18 am

    Hej! Is there a purpose for specifically warm water or can I use cold water or even seltzer water? I tried it exactly how it is and tasted so incredible surprisingly to me too! To me it tasted just like an apple cider, so I took another one haha!<3333
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 3/5/21 at 10:06 am

      The warm water is helpful with dissolving the honey. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
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