Apple Cider Vinegar Shot (Diluted)
Apple cider vinegar, lemon, honey and cinnamon diluted with water. An optional tart drink, not a blood-sugar or weight-loss treatment; dilution does not remove all acidity.
Illustrative recipe imageWhy this shot works
- Measured vinegar rather than a free pour
- Cinnamon adds flavour without extra vinegar
- Water reduces intensity, though the drink remains acidic
Ingredients
1 serving- 1 tbspraw apple cider vinegar, with the mother
- 1/4 cupwater
- 1 tsplemon juice
- 1/2 tsphoney
- pinchcinnamon
The method
Stir, sip & enjoy.
A spoon and a glass are all you need. Mix the honey into the water first so it does not settle in a sticky layer.
Your kitchen companion
Tap the check beside each step as you go.
Start with water & honey
Measure the water into a glass and stir in the honey until dispersed. Use the quantities listed above; do not pour the vinegar directly into an empty serving glass.
Your cue: There should be no thick layer of honey at the bottom.
Stir in the vinegar & lemon
Measure the apple cider vinegar and lemon juice, then stir them into the water. Add the cinnamon and stir again. No blender or heating is needed.
Your cue: Keep the vinegar diluted; add more water if the taste is too sharp.
Sip, then rinse
Take a small sip to check the flavour rather than swallowing it all at once. Follow with a rinse of plain water. Skip the drink if it irritates your mouth or stomach.
Your cue: This is a sharp, diluted drink rather than a sweet smoothie.
The finish line
Here’s what you’re aiming for.
A diluted, lightly cloudy drink. Cinnamon may float or settle, so stir again before sipping.
Use the ingredient amounts above. Extra water changes the concentration and serving volume.
Pro tips
- Keep the vinegar diluted and add more water if the flavour is too sharp. Dilution does not remove all acidity.
- Skip the drink if it causes irritation; it is optional, not a daily health requirement.
- Use the linked guide for evidence limits and medication cautions.
Frequently asked questions
Mix the measured water and honey first, then stir in the vinegar, lemon and cinnamon. Keep it diluted, add more water to taste and stop if it causes irritation.
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