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    Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon Ginger Tonic

    Published: Mar 25, 2016 · Modified: Jan 2, 2022 by Margaret · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

    This apple cider vinegar lemon ginger tonic is a great way to start your day. It just might give you the edge you need to fight off nasty germs.

    Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon Ginger Tonic - a pleasantly tart and spicy drink that just might give you the edge you need to fight off nasty germs! | Veggieprimer.com
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    Possible Benefits

    A number of folks swear by the health benefits of drinking a mixture of apple cider vinegar and/or lemon juice every morning. I’m not a medical expert, so I can only speak from experience.

    My husband does not fully follow a plant-based diet. However, a few months ago he began drinking warm water with apple cider vinegar, lemon and honey first thing in the morning. In previous posts I’ve alluded to how challenging 2016 has been. On January 15, literally two days after my husband’s job of nearly eighteen years ended (office closed), his mother was hospitalized with a stroke. For the next two months he traveled to visit her everyday as she bounced back and forth between rehab and the hospital. On more than one occasion, he spent hours with her in the ER during peak flu season. She passed away just a couple of weeks ago.

    At the same time our daughter began to experience debilitating migraines amongst other symptoms. After numerous doctor visits and tests we are beginning to piece together the cause—but that’s a story for another day.

    The point I’m trying to make is stress can do a number on your immune system. Few things are more stressful than losing a job, losing a parent and being concerned for your child - all at the same time. Yet, my husband managed to avoid contracting the flu or any other illness in spite of ample opportunity. I call that down right incredible.

    Options

    Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon Ginger Tonic - a pleasantly tart and spicy drink that just might give you the edge you need to fight off nasty germs! | Veggieprimer.com

    This apple cider vinegar lemon ginger tonic is my take on my husband’s morning ritual. It was inspired by a drink I picked up from a health food store the other day. My husband doesn’t care for ginger, but I love the stuff. It adds some additional health benefits, but feel free to leave it out if you don’t like it.

    If you’re not concerned with being strictly vegan, you can sweeten the drink with raw honey. Some folks believe honey offers additional benefits. Otherwise, maple syrup will do the trick.

    The mixture is pleasantly tart and spicy. And if my husband’s experience is any indication, it just might give you the edge you need to fight off some nasty germs.

    Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon Ginger Tonic - a pleasantly tart and spicy drink that just might give you the edge you need to fight off nasty germs! | Veggieprimer.com

    📖 Recipe

    Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon Ginger Tonic - a pleasantly tart and spicy drink that just might give you the edge you need to fight off nasty germs! | Veggieprimer.com
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    Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon Ginger Tonic

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Author Veggie Primer

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup warm water not hot
    • 1 Tbsp. raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the “mother”
    • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice or another tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
    • ½ Tbsp. maple syrup or raw honey
    • ½ tsp. ground ginger

    Instructions

    Mixing Option 1

    • Add all ingredients to a blender.
    • Blend on high for about 30 seconds.

    Mixing Option 2

    • Add all ingredients to a large glass.
    • Mix for approximately 30 seconds with a stick/immersion blender.

    Mixing Option 3

    • Add all ingredients to a bottle/container with a tight lid.
    • Shake vigorously several times.

    Notes

    Unless you go with mixing option 3 (and can continue to shake as needed) - leave a spoon in the glass so you can stir between sips to keep ground ginger from settling to the bottom.
    If you omit the ginger, you can skip the blending and/or shaking and simple stir the mixture with a spoon.

     Note: I do not include nutrition information with my recipes because I subscribe to the theories presented in the book Whole and believe we should focus on eating a variety of whole foods instead of counting calories or keeping track of individual nutrients.

    Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon Ginger Tonic - a pleasantly tart and spicy drink that just might give you the edge you need to fight off nasty germs! | Veggieprimer.com
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Barbara

      July 05, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      Can you use fresh ginger? If so, how much.

      Reply
      • Margaret

        July 05, 2017 at 3:14 pm

        Hi Barbara - You could try adding 1-2 Tablespoons of fresh ginger in the place of the ground ginger. You would like want to use a high powered blender to make sure it mixes well.

        Reply
    2. linda nichols

      September 27, 2018 at 11:42 am

      can enough be made and put in the ice box and heated as needed

      Reply
      • Margaret

        September 27, 2018 at 7:53 pm

        I'm not sure - I would recommend making it fresh.

        Reply
    3. Diya

      April 16, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      Useful receipe! ❤️
      Can I substitute grounded ginger with ginger shot juice?

      Reply
      • Margaret

        April 19, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        I'm not familiar with ginger shot juice. Does it have any additives to preserve freshness? If not, give it a try and see what you think.

        Reply
    4. Eileen

      December 31, 2020 at 10:27 pm

      Can i drink this while breastfeeding?

      Reply
      • Margaret

        January 02, 2021 at 11:49 am

        I encourage you to ask your doctor. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Shaina

      September 14, 2021 at 11:46 pm

      I drink this and swear by it, my grandmother told me her grandmother gave her this exact recipe and it fought of any colds if you started to show symptoms, they would be gone the next day and never return. I now make it for my kids while in school and around germs all the time. My children never get sick. And I mean not even the sniffles. This tonic is something I swear by and share with everyone I know. Thank you for sharing this recipe. God Bless.

      Reply
      • Margaret

        October 06, 2021 at 9:31 am

        Thank you for sharing, Shaina!

        Reply

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