Description
A natural, metabolism-boosting tonic that’s simple, quick, and easy to work into your morning routine.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar: (Use raw, unfiltered ACV with “the mother” for best benefits)
- Juice from ½ a fresh lemon: (Roughly 1 tablespoon)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper: (Start small — just a dash)
- ¾ cup warm water: (Not boiling! Just warm enough to activate the ingredients and soothe your stomach)
Optional Add-ins
You can customize the drink with the following extras if needed:
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda – helps reduce acidity if your stomach is sensitive
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon – adds flavor and may stabilize blood sugar
- ½ to 1 teaspoon raw honey – to cut the sourness (optional if you’re avoiding sugar)
Instructions
Warm up about ¾ cup of water. It should be warm, not hot — think of cozy tea temperature.
In a glass or mug, add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
Squeeze in the juice from half a lemon — make sure it’s fresh for full vitamin C impact.
Add a small pinch of cayenne pepper. You don’t need much! A dash goes a long way.
Mix in baking soda if you need to neutralize the acidity, cinnamon for flavor or blood sugar support, or honey for a softer taste.
Stir the mixture well until everything dissolves into the warm water. No clumps, no floating flakes.
Drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. You can sip it slowly or take it as a quick shot — whichever feels right to you.