It’s no secret: We’re obsessed with apple cider vinegar. The pungent liquid contains B vitamins, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants—and studies have shown it can promote heart health, immune health, and even support healthy blood sugar.
Not quite ready to throw back shots of ACV on the daily? Not a problem. Mixing it with a few easy ingredients can quickly transform regular ol’ ACV into a refreshing mocktail.
Grab your bottle and sip your way through these tasty beverages.
1. The Afternoon Energy-Booster
Before you turn to yet another coffee when your energy tanks around mid-afternoon, try this bubbly ACV drink from Living Renewed instead. If you’re a vinegar-drinking newbie, start with less ACV and more sweetener. Then increase the vinegar and decrease the sweetener as you get used to the taste.
You’ll need:
- 12 oz. sparkling water
- ½-1 Tbsp ACV
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 3-5 drops liquid stevia
- ice
Combine all ingredients and enjoy. (Makes one serving.)
2. Zingy Cranberry Cocktail
If only we could order this when out on the town. The perfect combo of sweet and sour, this cranberry mocktail from The Healthy Honeys feels quite fancy.
You’ll need:
- 1-2 Tbsp ACV
- 2 Tbsp cranberry juice
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tsp maple syrup
Stir all ingredients together and drink. (Makes two servings.)
3. Blueberry ACV Drink
Add antioxidant-packed blueberries into your ACV for a boost of subtle flavor and good-for-you cred. Confessions of an Overworked Mom’s quick recipe practically begs to be put in a mason jar.
You’ll need:
- 2 Tbsp fresh blueberries
- 1 Tbsp ACV
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 12 oz. water
- Ice
Place berries at bottom of your glass and muddle with a spoon. Then combine remaining ingredients. (Makes one serving.)
4. Ginger Honey Switchel
Switchel drinks, which often combine apple cider vinegar and ginger, are all over Pinterest. Because why not combine the benefits of ACV with the belly benefits of soothing ginger?
This basic switchel recipe from Wellness Mama is slightly spicy, but sweet.
You’ll need:
- 2 Tbsp ACV
- 3 Tbsp blackstrap molasses
- 2-inch piece ginger root, minced
- 4 cups water
- ½ lime, zest and juice
Combine all ingredients in jars, shake well, and refrigerate overnight. Pour over ice to serve. (Makes four servings.)
5. Secret Detox Drink
If there’s one ACV concoction you’ve already heard of, it’s this one. Dr. Axe’s detox drink combines a number of powerhouse ingredients—including ginger, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon—for a drink that tons of Axe fans now start their day with.
You’ll need:
- 12 oz warm water
- 2 Tbsp ACV
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½-1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- dash cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Combine all ingredients, stir, and drink while warm. (Makes one serving.)
Related: 14 Practical (And Unexpected) Uses For Apple Cider Vinegar
6. Berry Lemon ACV Drink
Primally Inspired’s fruity vinegar drink is the perfect companion for a day at the pool. Try mixing up your flavors by swapping out the raspberries for blackberries.
You’ll need:
- 2 Tbsp fresh or frozen berries
- 1 Tbsp ACV
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
- 12 oz. water
- ice
Place berries and honey at bottom of your glass and muddle with a spoon. Then combine remaining ingredients. (Makes one serving.)
7. Summer Watermelon Shrub
This fun drink from Fermented Food Lab will please a crowd at a barbecue or brunch—and because you make it ahead of time and stash in the fridge, that vinegar taste practically disappears.
You’ll need:
- 5 cups watermelon
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup ACV
- sparkling water
- ice
Puree watermelon until liquefied and strain for juice. Add vinegar and honey to watermelon juice and stir. Store in the fridge for one to two days before serving. (Makes about five servings.)
8. Sweet ACV Elixir
Even kids will happily guzzle this mix from Delighted Momma. The combination of fruit juice, cinnamon, and stevia is perfect for anyone not-quite ready for the bite of ACV.
You’ll need:
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 Tbsp apple juice
- 2 Tbsp ACV
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp stevia
Combine all ingredients and pour over ice to serve. (Makes two servings.)
9. Peach Good Girl Moonshine
This one had us at ‘moonshine.’ MamaShire’s peach ACV drink recipe is such a creative way to use tea. So many flavors to experiment with!
You’ll need:
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 peach tea bags
- 2 Tbsp ACV
- ½ tsp stevia
- 2 pinches ginger
- ice
Steep tea in hot water for five to 10 minutes. Remove tea bags and combine remaining ingredients. Let cool, then pour over ice. Add more water, if needed. (Makes two servings.)
10. Pink Detox Drink
This pink drink from The Skinny Confidential is worthy of a million Instagram likes, on top of being packed with good-for-you ingredients. Add as many mint leaves as your heart (and Insta followers) desire. (The Skinny Confidential recommends starting out with 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper.)
You’ll need:
- 6 cups water
- 3-5 Tbsp ACV
- ½ grapefruit, juiced
- 1-2 Tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp turmeric
- mint leaves (as desired)
- ice
Combine all ingredients and mix well. (Makes about six servings.)
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