Turmeric, lemon, cayenne & apple cider vinegar combine to make this Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic the healthiest mocktail you'll find. So delicious you'll want to sip it all night long, with a grown-up & slightly spicy taste.
When thinking of mocktails, apple cider vinegar might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But, it's actually a great mocktail ingredient.
The acidic and fermented taste adds an extra dimension to mocktails, without any of the alcohol. And it also just happens to be very good for you...
Why you will love this recipe
- It's all good for you without sugar & alcohol
- It's delicious with a grown-up taste
- Cayenne gives it a nice kick
- Soda water gives it a nice sparkle
- It's quick & easy to make - just mix & serve
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Lemon needs to be fresh, store-bought juice just won't do
- Apple cider vinegar should be unprocessed and unfiltered for the healthiest tonic - but you can use other types as well
- Cayenne pepper can be skipped if you don't want the heat
How to make it
For a quick intro to how to make it - check out this story.
- Add water to a cocktail shaker
- Add apple cider vinegar
- Squeeze in the juice of the lemon
- Add ground turmeric
- Add a dash of cayenne pepper
- Add an ice cube
- Close the lid of the shaker tightly, and shake
- Pour tonic into a low-ball glass
- Top with soda water
- Decorate with a slice of lemon, and serve immediately!
Tips & tricks
- If you don't have a cocktail shaker, just mix everything in a glass instead
- To reduce the heat, skip the cayenne pepper
- Make ahead by mixing everything together, then give it a mix, pour, and top with soda water just before serving
- If the turmeric floats to the top just give it a mix with a spoon or straw
Recipe FAQ
If you want to make it sweeter, add 1-2 teaspoons of liquid honey to the shaker with the rest of the ingredients. Shake well.
Yes, this tonic is delicious warm as well. Just heat until just before boiling, then pour into a heat resistant glass or cup.
Yes, you can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for at least 1 week.
More healthy mocktails
Love healthy mocktails, without both sugar and alcohol? Then I think you will love these!
- Mojito Mocktail
- Ginger Beer Mocktail
- Cucumber Tom Collins Mocktail
- Lemon Ginger Mocktail
- Watermelon "No-tini"
- Kombucha Passion Fruit Spritz
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Recipe
Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic
Print RateIngredients
- ¾ cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ lemon juice only
- ½ teaspoon grund turmeric
- 1 dash cayenne pepper according to taste
- 1 ice cube
- soda water
- 1 lemon slice optional
Instructions
- Add cold water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, turmeric, cayenne pepper and an ice cube to a shaker. Shake well and pour into a low-ball glass. Top with soda water and decorate with a lemon slice.¾ cups cold water, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ lemon, ½ teaspoon grund turmeric, 1 dash cayenne pepper, 1 ice cube, soda water, 1 lemon slice
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Lemon needs to be fresh, store-bought juice just won't do
- Apple cider vinegar should be unprocessed and unfiltered for the healthiest tonic - but you can use other types as well
- Cayenne pepper can be skipped if you don't want the heat
Tips & tricks
- If you don't have a cocktail shaker, just mix everything in a glass instead
- To reduce the heat, skip the cayenne pepper
- Make ahead by mixing everything together, then give it a mix, pour, and top with soda water just before serving
- If the turmeric floats to the top just give it a mix with a spoon or straw
- Sweeten it by adding 1-2 teaspoon of liquid honey to the cocktail shaker with the rest of the ingredients, then shake well
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Blythe Alpern
I used to make an Apple Cider drink on a regular basis but got off the habit. Can't wait to try this detox drink and get back into the habit.
Emmeline
January’s all for getting back into habits in my book! Thanks for commenting!
Bonnie B
This looks SO GOOD. I'm going to try it out this weekend! I bet the spices make it delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Emmeline
You’re very welcome! Thanks for commenting & I hope you enjoy!
Amanda Yorton
What a great drink! I like to drink ACV to help with bloating!
Emmeline
Oh is it good for that as well? Then I really need to start making this once a day already!
Crysta M Parkinson
Ooh, what a fantastic recipe! Turmeric in your life is like a super power recently, I swear, so I'm all about finding new ways to incorporate it!
Emmeline
Happy you like it! Yep turmeric in everything please!
Holli
What a great drink. It's got the best of two worlds. That makes it the perfect New Years drink!
Emmeline
Thank you! Yep, delicious and healthy that's the way to go 😀
Jyothi (Jo)
Okay, I need this cocktail every single day. Because it sounds amazing and looks delicious too!
Emmeline
Totally allowed! 😉 Thanks for commenting!
April
It is so important to drink detox cocktails like this after Christmas! Time to shape up and boost a few vitamins before spring. Great recipe!
Emmeline
Right?! I feel like my whole body smiles whenever I have something detoxing right now.
Veena Azmanov
Oh, the resolution - glad you found a way to help us keep that in check.. I didn't make one this year. Ha.. been meaning too, really!
I bet this drink will get me back on track. The turmeric is a great anti-oxidant.
Emmeline
Well I had to find a way to keep myself in check so I thought why not share it 😉
Mahy Elamin
I like the color of this cocktail. Such a gentle ... A wonderful easy to make a drink. I think I should try.
Emmeline
Thanks for commenting! Let me know when you've tried it!
Cathy
Emmeline, I already feel better just reading your post! To top it off all the ingredients together sound delish! I must try it for sure!! Thank you for this delicious cocktail!
Emmeline
Woho! Thanks for commenting )
Claudia Lamascolo
This is a perfect way to start out the new year with this detox drink. I cant wait to get started with a new year of healthy ideas like this!
Emmeline
Me too! I want all the healthy things right now!
Ashima
Perfect for January after all the binge! Love the golden turmeric color and the pepper must be adding a kick to it! Thanks for sharing!
Emmeline
My thoughts exactly 😉 Yep, the cayenne & the soda together give it a nice punch.
Justine Brashear
This sounds amazing! I’ve made drinks similar but not with the apple cider vinegar. I’m thinking it would even taste yummy as a hot tea... I’ll have to definitely whip this up!
Emmeline
Oh yeah warm sounds very cosy! I'll have to try that 😀
Nicole Doughty
This looks fantastic! I live for all things ACV 🙂
Phill Slater
I could certainly do with one or five of these at the moment. I definitely need to detox.
Brian Jones
On a scale of 1 to paaaarttttty how wrong would it be to slip a wee vodka into this 😉
Emmeline
I'd say it's totally allowed! You still get all the healthy stuff as well sooo 😉
Veena Azmanov
This Cocktail is refreshing and has the healing properties of turmeric too. Sure to be a blast of Citrus flavors.
Emmeline
Yep, all the good stuff and all the great flavors! 😀