In today’s ginger lemon honey apple cider vinegar recipe we’ll show you a quick and easy way to incorporate apple cider vinegar into your diet. Our chefs take care of the taste and our nutritionist helps with the nutritional profile, so you can rest assured that this drink is not only healthy but it also tastes incredible.
This drink may not sound as cool as a ‘blueberry blast’ or other trendy drinks; but hey, that doesn’t mean it’s not fantastic in its own way. This flavor profile might just blow you away:
- Lemon and honey make a sweet, zingy base that everyone loves.
- Apple cider vinegar enhances the zing and adds a unique flavor twist.
- Everything is tied together with warm notes from the ginger, which creates that soothing feeling we all need once in a while.
This combination of ingredients makes for a delicious and relaxing thirst quencher that’s quite healthy. Keep reading to learn all about its health benefits.
Main Ingredients for This Drink and Their Health Benefits
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
These benefits of this sour substance have been circulated in the media: reduces body fat, lowers insulin and blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity, and many more:
- Aids weight loss
- Lowers cholesterol
- Boosts immunity
- Improves heart health
- Improves digestion
- Helps balance the gut microbiome
- Balances pH levels and blood sugar levels
They are, however, yet to be confirmed as they lack solid evidence and research. Until then, we’d like to think of vinegar as a flavoring that comes with trace minerals in them.
If you’re up to making the condiment on your own, our instructions for how to make apple cider vinegar may be helpful.
2. Ginger
Ginger is a well-known herbal remedy for colds thanks to its antibacterial qualities. Besides having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, the presence of ginger in your daily meals can benefit your body's health as it may:
- Prevent the growth of certain bacteria, especially oral
- Ease nausea and reduce flatulence
- Soothe muscle aches
- Reduce swelling
- Ease menstrual cramps
3. Lemon
Lemon juice is a powerful source of vitamin C and folate. Similar to gingerols, vitamin C is among the antioxidants that possess the above-mentioned benefits to the human body.
You can have a look at more of its many health benefits here.
4. Honey
Honey comes last in our combination to round off the juice. With its sweet taste, you can flush it down smoother and easier.
Although not much, trace amounts of enzymes and antioxidants can be found in honey. It’s considered a type of added sugar in diets, but with a tad bit more nutrients.
5. Nutritional Profile
Our healthy eating guidelines are strict in calorie input and consumption of certain important dietary components. For this drink, we keep the calorie and added sugar within acceptable ranges as agreed with our nutritionist.
When to Drink Ginger Lemon Honey Apple Cider Vinegar
It’s ideal that you take this drink along with important meals of the day. We suggest a maximum of three servings per day only. Since it promotes digestion, this drink can also be taken before a meal or half an hour before going to bed. That being said, there are no set rules on the best time to consume this drink. Drink it whenever suits you best.
What Are the Side Effects of Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Every Day?
It's always recommended to go slow with drinks that contain apple cider vinegar. Besides the positive effects of apple cider vinegar, like any other food, it does come with precautions.
A recommended dosage of apple cider vinegar is 1–2 tablespoons daily. Since its acidic properties are quite prominent in a high concentration, it’s also recommended to, rather, consume the diluted version of it.
Some of the possible side effects if the daily consumption of apple cider vinegar exceeds the recommended amounts are:
- Tooth enamel erosion: Apple cider vinegar is fairly acidic, so it’s likely to react with your tooth enamel and gradually break it down if not diluted properly. You’ll also need to rinse your mouth with water after drinking vinegar drinks.
- Potential drug interactions: If you’re on medication, seek medical advice from your doctor to see if there are any negative drug interactions. As an acid, ACV may react with some laxatives, diuretics, and certain medications for diabetes and heart diseases.
Tips to Make
- Since honey doesn’t dilute very easily, you can consider stirring it with warm water first.
- If you don’t feel like making ginger juice, you can substitute it with ginger powder. We recommend using 1 tsp of ginger powder in place of 1 tbsp ginger juice. Dilute the powder in 2 tbsp of warm water first, then whisk to mix it with other liquid ingredients.
- The drink can last for the whole week in the fridge, so it’s a good idea to make a big batch and keep it all in the fridge. Simply mix it in a mason jar and you'll have it ready any time you feel like taking a sip. Remember to shake well before pouring.
More Apple Cider Vinegar Recipes
There’s more than one way to drink apple cider vinegar. Here are a couple of other (delicious) ways we use to incorporate this healthy ingredient into our diet:
Ginger Lemon Honey Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe
The simple 5-ingredient combination in today's ginger lemon honey apple cider vinegar recipe is refreshingly sweet and zingy! It's a tasty detox-cleansing juice with overflowing vitamins and nutrients to energize you throughout the day.
- prep TIME 10 mins
- total TIME 10 mins
- COURSE Beverage
- CUISINE American
- SERVINGS servings
- CALORIES 56 kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tbsphoney
- 2 tbspapple cider vinegar
- 2.5 cupswater
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 1 tbspginger juice (from 1 oz ginger)
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large pitcher, combine all the ingredients: 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 1/2 cups water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp ginger juice. It helps to dilute honey by gradually adding in warm water first, then stir in the rest of the ingredients.
Whisk for a solid 30 seconds until well incorporated.
Slice some ginger and lemons for garnish, if you desire, and place them into serving glasses. Pour the drink in as well. Enjoy it chilled over ice or as-is.
NUTRITION
Luna Regina
Writer, Author
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD
Nutrition Reviewer