Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Shot
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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!
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
- Whisk the warm water into the honey until combined. Stir in ACV and cinnamon.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and cinnamon.
- 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.
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.
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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Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Shot
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.
Nutrition Information
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.
Jackie says
I used aloe water instead of warm water. I was trying to find a similar recipe to the apple cider aloe shot from pressed juiced this was the best recipe so far.
Kelsey says
Does this help with weight loss?
Cheryl Malik says
Apple cider vinegar and honey have both been known to help speed up metabolisms. Being healthy always helps with weight loss!
Regina Zamora says
What is meant by ‘the mother’ in APC?
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
The Mother in ACV is the source for the probiotics! 🙂 It’s basically what “breeds” the nutrients found in apple cider vinegar. 🙂
Steven W CLINGAN says
can I do this with 8 oz of water and sip it or will that much water weaken the value of the benefits?
Gina Rossan says
OMG – I love the ACV shot…thanks! It was surprisingly good!
Cheryl Malik says
Isn’t it?? I was surprised, too!
Chas says
I liked this recipe because the one I was using was overpowering with the ACV. I added a tablespoon of lemon to mask the taste a little. Thanks for sharing.
Cheryl Malik says
Lemon is a great addition!
Chrissy says
How often should I do the shot? I’m hoping to boost my metabolism & hope my lose some weight.
Thanks
Cheryl Malik says
Once a day would be super helpful for that!
Emily says
I actually thought this tasted pretty great! The hot water makes a big difference
Cheryl Malik says
I think so too!!
Brenda says
Can this be made ahead
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
Absolutely!
Felishia says
4 stars because it’s not the most tasty thing in the world but thankfully it’s only a quick shot! I’ve been doing this in the morning, trying to get it in before I drink my coffee and I’m hoping that some of these health benefits ring true over the course of time! Thanks for sharing this simple recipe.
Candice says
Is this ok to take while breast feeding? I would think it is but just want to be sure.
Cheryl Malik says
Yes, Candice. 🙂