How to Make the Easiest Apple Cider Vinegar Shots (Recipe & Benefits)
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These DIY apple cider vinegar are a nutrient powerhouse! They’re sugar-free and are easy to make at home.
Apple Cider Vinegar Shots
Health enthusiasts love apple cider vinegar. And what’s not to love? Taking shots of apple cider vinegar has been popular for quite some time and is only continuing to grow in popularity as it picks up on social media. So why not add some extra flavor with these DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Shots?!
What are the Benefits of Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Shots?
- It’s a fermented food rich in probiotics! ACV is fermented, thus is has probiotic benefits that help feed your good gut bacteria. This is especially important for a healthy immune system and an overall strong constitution.
- Apple cider vinegar shots support digestion. Taking one of these shots in water before a meal can help boost your gastric juices which allows you to better absorb nutrients from your food.
- It can aid in weight loss. Because it supports healthy digestion, it can help to regulate appetite and aid in weight loss. One study cites that consuming vinegar helps to reduce belly fat. and support weight loss.
- It contains amino acids and antioxidants. Apple cider vinegar is real, whole food, with real food benefits like antioxidants.
How to make Apple Cider Vinegar Shots
- Combine the ingredients of 4 parts fruit juice of your choice, one part apple cider vinegar, and additional flavorings like turmeric or ginger, in a small glass jar with a lid (like this). Scale the recipe up to fill multiple jars.
- Important – you must dilute each shot in 6-8 oz of regular water or sparkling water!
That’s it!
Should you take apple cider vinegar shots in the morning?
You can either take these shots in the morning or before a meal to kick start your digestion.
Is it okay to drink apple cider vinegar raw?
It’s not okay to drink apple cider vinegar raw. This is a very important note about these shots, and every ACV shot… YOU MUST DILUTE IT. You cannot take ACV straight or it will burn your esophagus and cause inflammation.
These shots are a bit more diluted as they’re flavored with other juices and not just straight ACV, however, they still need to be diluted. You can make it nice and fancy with sparkling water, or keep it simple with still water.
3 Apple Cider Vinegar Shot Flavors
From left to right in the photo below…
- Orange Cranberry. A classic flavor combination for the cooler months.
- Orange Turmeric Ginger. Turmeric and ginger are anti-inflammatory powerhouses that pair perfectly with the benefits of ACV.
- Pomegranate Lemon. Pomegranate juice is super nutrient-dense and antioxidant-rich. The lemon flavor pairs well with the pomegranate and ACV.
Apple Cider Vinger Shots
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 shot 1x
Description
These DIY apple cider vinegar power shots are a nutrient powerhouse! They make perfect DIY gifts and are a must-have to store in your fridge. They’re sugar-free and are easy to make at home!
Ingredients
For the orange turmeric ginger
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp orange juice
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
- Pinch of black pepper (omit for AIP)
For the orange cranberry
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp cranberry juice
For the pomegranate lemon
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp pomegranate juice
To serve
- 6–8 oz water
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a small glass jar with a lid (like this). Scale the recipe up to fill multiple jars.
- Store in the fridge and save for yourself or gift to friends.
- Important – you must dilute each shot in 6-8 oz of regular water or sparkling water!
Notes
All nutritional information are estimates and will vary.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot
- Calories: 33
- Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 7.3g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.3g
Keywords: apple cider vinegar shot, acv shot
AIP
Low Carb
Paleo
Whole30
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Hi. I mostly avoid juices to be AIP compliant. Any suggestions on buying good juices for this? And how long do they keep in the fridge?
You can either make fresh juice, or most health food stores like Whole Foods will have fresh juice 🙂 They’ll keep as long as the juice does, which depends on where you’re getting it from.
How long will these last in the fridge?
It’ll last as long as the juice expiration date 🙂
Hello. Can you mix the shot with the water and store in fridge? I want to make a weeks worth, already mixed with water.
You can mix it with water! I haven’t tried to keep a water version in the fridge, but I would just make sure it’s well mixed before drinking.
This is amazing and just what I have been looking for, Thank you!
Yay! So glad it’s helpful! 🙂
How much is a shot? One tablespoon?
Each recipe is one shot, so they’re a little over 5 tbsp each!