Support your gut health and boost immunity with Apple Cider Vinegar Shots! A simple ACV shot recipe for digestion, detox, and energy.
You know what they say, taking a shot of apple cider vinegar a day keeps the doctor away! Well at least that is what it is for an apple a day.
Since apple cider vinegar (acv) is made from fresh apples, it works for acv shots as well! And if you are feeling extra frisky, you can try to make your own apple cider into vinegar to use in this recipe.
Apple cider vinegar drinks are by popular demand due to its powerful healing and weight loss benefits. We love to use it in this apple cider vinegar drink, apple cider vinegar smoothie, detox water recipes, cabbage soup diet recipe, and also taken as quick shots (along with these wellness shots for an immunity boost).
Best time to drink ACV
I like to make a double or triple batch of acv shots to have on-hand and "shoot" first thing in the morning 20 minutes before coffee or eating. That is the best time to drink it. You can also enjoy it throughout the day in-between meals.
Why these apple cider vinegar shots are so good
Apple cider vinegar and honey together has amazing health benefits. These shots are a quick way to drink apple cider vinegar. If you can not stand the taste of apple cider vinegar, and prefer not to sip it to get the health benefits (or prefer not to take it in pill form), this is your drink!
It is a quick way to get 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into your system. These apple cider vinegar shots are a condensed combination of sweetness and tartness that are quite tasty.
Benefits of apple cider vinegar
There are astounding health benefits to consuming apple cider vinegar too. Apple cider vinegar benefits are that it is is antibacterial, anti-obesity, and an anti-diabetic remedy [source]. Drinking apple cider vinegar also helps to improve gastrointestinal health due to acv's fermented properties from the "mother" which puts good bacteria into the gut.
A balanced digestive system helps the body to break down and metabolize food better. It also contains acetic acid which when consumed regularly helps promote a flat belly and weight loss!
This recipe is made of a combination of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice which makes it rich in calcium, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and other vitamins and minerals.
Lemon juice is excellent for removing toxins from the body, promoting clearer skin, weight loss, balancing pH levels in the body, decreasing the risk of kidney stones, improving mood, and increasing hydration. Apples help support cardiovascular health and managing blood sugar levels.
So what is not to love about homemade acv shots!
Recipe ingredients
Here is what you need for making apple cider vinegar shots: fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, warm water, ginger powder, and apple cider vinegar. Honey is what sweetens these shots up beautifully and helps round out the acidic tart flavor. I suggest honey but you can use maple syrup to make these shots vegan.
How to Make the Best Apple Cider Vinegar Shot
Use warm water and mix that together with the honey until it dissolves. You may need to heat the water slightly more or shake the ingredients together first in a mason jar. Add the lemon juice, vinegar, and a dash of ginger. Shake covered in a mason jar or stir in a glass. Serve into two shot glasses and drink with water after taking the shot.
Quick tips
- Make sure to dilute the vinegar, at least a ratio of 1 tablespoon to 1 cup of water. Never drink it straight up!
- Rinse your mouth with water after drinking this. It is a natural detox drink but the acid can erod teeth enamel so make sure to swoosh water around to rinse them off.
Recipe FAQs
Taking anything that is of high acidity can damage the esophagus and enamel of the teeth. It is best to drink at least 6 ounces of water after taking an acv shot and rinsing your teeth.
Drinking 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar is good for you but for weight loss drink these shots 3 times per day followed by water.
Taking it everyday long term can have effects on the body such as low potassium and osteoporosis. So just do not over do it. I suggest for a few days, then take a break before adding it to your diet again. But I am not a medical professional so always talk with your doctor first.
Drink up to 3 times per day but do not do it long term. If you are focusing on certain health issues such as blood pressure, see dose recommendations for these apple cider vinegar shots.
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Apple Cider Vinegar Shots (ACV Shots)
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons warm water this is for mixing in the honey, so not lukewarm
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch of ground ginger
Instructions
- In a mason jar, combine warm water and honey and stir or close the jar and shake it until the honey dissolves. You may need to heat the water slightly more. Add the lemon juice, vinegar, and a dash of ginger. Cover the mason jar or stir it in a glass. Serve into two shot glasses either warm or chilled.
Karen says
Ground ginger: like dry ground ginger in the spuce aisle OR grated fresh ginger?
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Referring to dry ground ginger, but you can grate fresh ginger, just about 1/4 tsp worth.
Tenessia says
I definitely want to try this for weight loss how long before I see results using this concoction to help me lose weight.
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Every body is different and depends on what your overall diet looks like too. I have had people say they see improvement within a month but their gut feels better in two weeks.
Aly says
Amazing. I was unable to take just apple cider vinegar shots without wanting to throw up. This makes it easier for me to get the acv down and it is easy to make
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
So glad to hear!
Selina says
Delicious! How long does this keep in the fridge?
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
It will keep for about 5 days in the fridge, and may need stirring again before drinking after it is chilled.
Devan says
Easy and delicious! 👌🏻
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
So glad you enjoy and thank you for your comment!