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Apple Cider Vinegar Morning Tonic
Traditional preparation. This is not medical advice and nothing here promises a cure. Apple cider vinegar stirred into warm water with honey and a little lemon, traditionally sipped in the morning.
Traditional preparation. This is not medical advice and nothing here promises a cure.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Steps
- Warm the water until it is comfortable to drink, not hot.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon juice and cinnamon until the honey dissolves.
- Taste and add a little more honey if you like.
- Sip slowly.
Serve with: a glass of water and a light breakfast.
Always dilute the vinegar in water and sip it slowly; never drink it straight.
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Tips & mistakes
- Always dilute the vinegar in water and sip slowly — never drink it straight, and don't gulp it down.
- Use warm water, not hot: it dissolves the honey without overheating the drink.
- Stir well before each sip; the cinnamon sinks to the bottom within seconds.
- Use raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the cloudy 'mother' for the traditional preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make it cold? Yes: use cold water and stir until the honey dissolves; it takes a little longer. Dissolving the honey in a spoonful of warm water first makes it much easier.
How much vinegar should I use? One tablespoon per cup is the standard amount in this recipe; don't add more. More vinegar doesn't make it stronger in a good way — it just makes it harder to drink.
Can I leave out the honey? Yes: the drink is sharper without it, but the recipe works the same. A squeeze more lemon can round out the sharpness if you skip the honey.
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