Description
Metabolism-boosting, ultra-refreshing, and incredibly easy to make—this ice water hack blends apple cider vinegar, lemon, and cold water into a tangy, invigorating drink you can tweak with sweeteners or spices to match your vibe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–16 ounces ice-cold water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (unfiltered, with “the mother”)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or juice of ½ lemon)
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey, maple syrup, or stevia (optional)
Instructions
- Fill your glass with ice cubes and pour in the cold water.
- Add the apple cider vinegar and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle in cayenne pepper if using.
- Stir in sweetener of choice until dissolved.
- Give it a final stir and enjoy immediately, preferably on an empty stomach or before meals.
Notes
Try organic ingredients and filtered water for the best results. Customize with mint leaves, cucumber slices, or even a cinnamon stick for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Wellness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg