Apple Cider Vinegar Elixir

So you want to reap the endless benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar, but can't stomach the taste. Not a problem! Here are two great ways to prepare your ACV so that not only is the sour vinegar taste eliminated, but it actually tastes good!

Let me rewind a sec and remind you that you want to purchase raw, organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar that contains "the mother". Bragg's is a great brand.

Now, my preferred way of drinking ACV, is to drink it warm. I'll warm the water, then mix the AVC, honey, and sometimes cinnamon together. I also love this method since local, raw honey has many of it's own health benefits, as does cinnamon. So it's a win win!

Warm ACV:
8 oz water (warmed)
1-2 TBS ACV
1 TBS honey (local, raw)
1 tsp cinnamon

The other way you can down your daily dose of good for you ACV, is to drink it cold by way of this recipe from delightedmomma.com:

Sweetened Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Elixir:

1 1/2 cup of cold filtered water

2 tbs of apple or grape juice

2 tbs of raw apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp of cinnamon

1/2 tsp of stevia (powdered) if using liquid you only need a few drops.

Mix all ingredients together and stir until well combined. You can also serve over ice as a refreshing summer drink.


Now, back when I first began drinking ACV, I had done quite a bit of research on it. The one thing that sticks with me, aside from all of the awesome health benefits, is that it can be a little hard on your tooth enamel. Because of this, I follow the suggestion of drinking it with a straw, and I always take a few sips of plain water after to sort of rinse my mouth and teeth off. Just in case.

I've also read not to drink it straight without diluting, due to the fact that it can be a little harsh on your innards on the way down. Who the heck could tolerate it straight anyways? Yikes!