Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon Juice
Start your day right with this Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon Juice. This recipe can help boost your health, including lowering your blood sugar, aiding in weight loss, and improving your digestion.
Many of us have heard all the amazing health benefits of apple cider vinegar, but of course the taste can be a bit hard to swallow.
You also don’t want straight vinegar on your teeth so it doesn’t erode the tooth enamel. Mixing it up with some other healthy ingredients will give you a delicious drink you can feel good about.
Why You Need This Recipe
- This Apple Cider Vinegar Drink recipe contains vitamin C and may help reduce blood sugar levels.
- This healthy drink comes together in minutes and is made from pantry ingredients you likely have on hand.
- No blender is required so you can make this while everyone else is still sleeping if you are an early riser.
Key Ingredients
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a healthy fermented vinegar with natural probiotics and healthy bacteria. At least one study showed that the acetic acid in vinegar can help lower blood sugar levels. I like to use an organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar like Bragg’s.
Fresh lemon juice, while acidic, adds a better taste to the strong vinegar. The lemon water also helps add vitamin C which supports the immune system. You can also use lime juice if you prefer. Don’t use orange juice because that will have too much sugar.
Raw honey (or maple syrup) adds the right touch of sweetness to make this drink go down easily. If you are concerned about adding sugar, then you can use liquid stevia instead (see my list of the best natural sugar substitutes).
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Steps
Let me show you how easy it is to make this Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Drink that can be part of a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.
Step One
Add 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, water, and lemon juice to a glass jar with a lid or a tall glass.
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Two
Shake or whisk well until the mixture appears homogenous.
Step Three
Add sweetener to taste and mix to dissolve well. Drink up!
You may wish to follow your apple cider vinegar shot with a large glass of water. You can also drink it with a straw if you are concerned about the acidity eroding your tooth enamel.
Recipe Tips & Substitutions
- This recipe is the most potent right after making it, but you can make it ahead of time, if you wish. Store it in a covered container and shake before serving. It will last in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
- You can easily double, triple, or even quadruple this recipe, if you wish.
- If you prefer a sweeter version, increase the honey to 1-2 teaspoons (but note that the added sugar may reduce the blood sugar-lowering properties of this drink).
- If you want a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Want a spicy kick? Try adding a sprinkle of cayenne pepper!
Recipe FAQs
This is the actual organism that ferments the vinegar and provides probiotics. Selecting a bottle of ACV with this inside means you are getting the best benefits that you can. Think of the mother like the SCOBY that helps make kombucha.
I usually reach for honey when sweetening drinks such as this one, but if you are vegan (or don’t care for the taste of honey in this drink), pure maple syrup is a great option.
You can but you don’t have to. One small study showed that drinking vinegar before bedtime can help with blood sugar levels. Ask your doctor when he or she recommends consuming this drink.
Speak to your doctor. But, one study showed that honey can have a positive effect on body weight and lipids including triglyceride levels of diabetic patients.
It may, but there is no scientific evidence that it will.
The recipe makes one serving, but you can split it in half if you wish.
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Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon Juice
Start your day right with this Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon Juice. This recipe can help boost your health, including lowering your blood sugar, aiding in weight loss, and improving your digestion.
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (I recommend using raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the mother)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from about 1/2 of a lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 cup water (use either room temperature water or warm water)
Instructions
- In a glass or jar, combine the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and water.
- Whisk or cover and shake vigorously to combine.
- Serve immediately (see notes about making it ahead of time).
Notes
- This recipe is the most potent right after making it, but you can make it ahead of time, if you wish. Store it in a covered container and shake before serving. It will last in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
- You can easily double, triple, or even quadruple this recipe, if you wish.
- If you prefer a sweeter version, increase the honey to 1-2 teaspoons.
- If you want a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Keywords: apple cider vinegar, ACV drink, healthy drink
About the Author: Carrie Forrest has a master’s degree in public health with a specialty in nutrition. She is a top wellness and food blogger with more than 7 million annual visitors to her site. Carrie has an incredible story of recovery from chronic illness and is passionate about helping other women transform their health. Send Carrie a message through her contact form.
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Apple cider vinger. Cranberry juice unsweetened. Lemon juice. What is the benefits and what side effects are there
Is it possible to replace the lemon juice with orange juice?
Yes but you won’t get as many blood sugar benefits with orange juice as lemon juice. You may want to stick with apple cider vinegar and water instead.
I want to use a cup of juice instead of water. I’m diabetic and used unsweetened cranberry juice. It made my blood sugar go up. What can I use instead of water.
Why not use water? It is the best choice for blood sugar issues.
A long time ago when I first heard about it it was working a little niece was about 2:00 or 11 years old when she was sneaking in the refrigerator drinking water in my water bottle I’m going to try it again I was putting apple cider vinegar and with honey but I’m going to try it again just the lemon and apple cider vinegar I didn’t know if you’re blood sugar I’m really going to try this again in life I have it in my home I see a friend have lost weight and she told me she was drinking the Apple ciders vinegar with the lemon juice and water I hope it helped me again
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Hello am interested in the vinegar drink my question how many gllass you drink a day
Gonna give this a try this week. Thanks
I love this acv and lemon
Hi there! Is the honey beneficial or just for taste? I actually do warm water, lemon juice, acv, and a sprinkle of cayenne every morning. What are your thoughts?
The honey is mostly just for taste.
Hi there is it ok to drink lemon juice & cider vinegar with warm water …🤔please & thankyou Cherylann
Yes absolutely!