Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Drinks
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Published Jan 11, 2018, Updated Jun 12, 2023
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Apple cider vinegar drink recipes you’ll actually enjoy drinking! Four flavors including: Limeade, Ginger Spice, Honey Cayenne and Apple Pie.
The health benefits of apple cider vinegar are undeniable so I’m always looking for ways to include it in my diet that I actually enjoy. I started with basic recipes (like this apple cider vinegar dressing, apple cider vinegar coleslaw and apple cider vinegar chicken) and then I found the Bragg’s apple cider vinegar drinks at Whole Foods and other natural markets!
These drinks are a game-changer because they actually taste good.
I tried them a couple years ago and immediately became hooked and I decided to start creating my own at home. My first recreation went live almost four years ago (see my grape apple cider vinegar drink recipe here) and I’ve since expanded my testing to come up with four delicious and easy combos that I absolutely adore. I now make one of these apple cider vinegar drinks every day!
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Yup, I’ve created four apple cider vinegar drink recipes that you’ll actually enjoy drinking and with four flavors to choose from you’re bound to find one that you love. You might find yourself finishing these quickly because they’re delicious, not because you feel like you need to chug them down to get it over with.
Important notes for making your own apple cider vinegar drinks:
- Be sure to use unrefined, unpasteurized and unfiltered apple cider vinegar “with the mother”. I always buy Bragg’s apple cider vinegar.
- Three of the four drinks are sweetened with stevia. I’ve tried a ton of different brands, but for these drink I really like using the Wholesome Sweetener organic stevia blend with organic erythritol and stevia. I’ve also used the NuNaturals liquid stevia drops and like those as well. If you use another brand or liquid stevia you’ll likely have to play around with the amount to meet your taste preference. I’ve found that 1 teaspoon of powdered stevia is equivalent to about 10-12 drops, but brands differ so I’d recommend experimenting.
- I usually make these drinks in a pint size mason jar. Just add the ingredients, top with a lid and shake.
- I find that the drinks taste best when they’re really cold. Feel free to shake with ice (like a cocktail) or chill in the fridge before drinking.
See all the flavors and recipes below:
If you like lemonade or citrusy drinks, this one will definitely be your jam because it legit tastes like limeade. My husband, Isaac, requests that I make this one for him all the time.
Limeade Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon stevia
- 2 cups of cold water
Mix together and serve cold.
It’s hard to pick favorites because all the flavors are good, but this one is probably my absolute favorite. The ground ginger adds a hint of spice, it’s perfect for soothing an upset tummy and I love how easy it is to whip up with the ground ginger.
Ginger Spice Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon stevia
- 2 cups of cold water
Mix together and serve cold.
The apple pie flavor is a classic in my mind because it’s very similar to my original apple pie drink. It’s extra sweet with the apple juice and cinnamon so it’s the perfect way to kick an craving for sweets. I love to enjoy this one right after dinner or as a way to get through the afternoon munchies.
Apple Pie Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons organic apple juice
- 3/4 teaspoon stevia
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups of cold water
Mix together and serve cold.
The honey cayenne flavor is great for anyone who prefers not to use stevia and doesn’t mind a little natural sugar. It has a hint of cayenne, which gives it a metabolism boosting effect. I recommend making this one with warm or hot water because otherwise the honey doesn’t really dissolve. Once the honey has dissolved you can drink it warm/hot or put it in the fridge to chill before drinking! I love serving it up warm as a relaxing drink before bed on a cold, winter evening, but it’s also great for soothing a sore throat. And feel free to leave the cayenne out if you don’t want the added spice.
Honey Cayenne Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey (ideally raw and local)
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 2 cups of warm/hot water
Mix together until honey has dissolved. Serve warm or pop in the fridge to chill.
PS: Don’t take shots of apple cider vinegar!
Every time I hear someone say they take apple cider vinegar shots I cringe. Unless you’re diluting that vinegar, shots are not a good thing! Undiluted apple cider vinegar is very acidic and can damage your teeth and esophagus. Always, always, always dilute apple cider vinegar when you’re drinking it, ideally using a 10:1 ratio. If you’re using a shot glass with the 10:1 ratio, just do 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and fill the rest of the shot glass with water. And let’s be honest here. Shots of apple cider vinegar (even when diluted) are similar to taking a shot of alcohol. They’re tolerable, but they’re certainly not fun and they taste pretty awful. Make one of these apple cider vinegar drinks instead!
Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
Ingredients
Limeade Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon stevia or other natural sweetener*
- 2 cups of cold water
Ginger Spice Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon stevia or other natural sweetener*
- 2 cups of cold water
Apple Pie Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons organic apple juice
- 3/4 teaspoon stevia or other natural sweetener*
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups of cold water
Honey Cayenne Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey, ideally raw and local
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 2 cups of warm/hot water
Instructions
- Mix together, taste and add more sweetener if needed. Serve cold over ice.
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Notes
- I’ve found that 1 teaspoon of powdered stevia is equivalent to about 10-12 drops, but brands differ so I’d recommend experimenting.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Anything I can sub for stevia? I just cannot stand the taste of stevia. Otherwise these drinks look amazing!!
Sure! You can use another natural zero calorie sweetener like monk fruit OR a regular sweetener like honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar. You’ll likely just have to play around the amount until you get the sweetness level you like. If you decide to use honey, you may want to use warm water because honey doesn’t really dissolve in cold water. Hope this helps! Let me know if you try these recipes. 🙂
You are my (bank account)savior! Somedays I can’t help but buy those Bragg’s drinks, cant wait to make these
Same!! And it’s funny because even though I can now make the drinks at home I’ll occasionally still buy the drinks from Whole Foods when I’m there. 🙂
Couldn’t fit 2 cups of water in my large mug. Only 1 1/2. The Honey Cayenne Drink tasted great. It’s winter and I love warm drinks in the morning. Always wanted to add apple cider vinegar to my regimen, but couldn’t imagine being able to swallow the “shots.” Thank you.
What is the drink suppose to do for the body?
Can these be made a couple of days in advance, so I could keep some in my fridge at work? They sound delicious!
Totally. I’ve done that before and it works just fine. You’ll have to let me know what you think of the drinks! 🙂
So fun! Thank you Brittany! Making the Cayenne now!
Your Honey cayenne recipe sounds amazing Brittany. I need to make it straight away. Do you usually make a big batch ? How long do you keep them for?
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I usually make a double batch! They should last at least 3-4 days in the fridge.
I have been obsessed with the ginger ACV drink! Thank you so much for creating a recipe. I’ll definitely save more money now! haha Have loved your blog for years. Thanks for continuing to put out great content. Cheers.
Are these drinks good for dieting; losing weight?
Apple cider vinegar is awesome for a variety of reasons and it does help with weight loss. Feel free to read all about the benefits of apple cider vinegar here.
For the lime one, if I replaced with lemons. Do you think it would taste like Lemonade? Or is the ACV too strong?
Totally. I do this all the time!
Do I need to keep this drink refridgerated or it won’t go bad and for how long you drink a mason jar?
Yes! Keep them in the fridge for sure! 🙂
I’m drinking the Limade one right now, and it’s SO good! This will be a daily occurrence, thank you so much for the recipes!
Hooray!! I’m so glad you like it! The Limeade is my husband’s favorite too!! 🙂
Not sure why you need the stevia. These drinks are very good without it. Since I have been making the ginger one, I actually crave it and it has curved my cravings for sugar/chocolate. Thanks for the recipe.
I just made the apple pie detox drink today. It was gone in about 10 minutes. So good, thank you for sharing.
Hooray!! So glad you liked it.
When is the best time of the day to drink apple cider vinegar? I’m looking forward to making the Limeade!
You are a life/money saver!!! I was searching online specifically for two of these recipes! My kiddos always steal my drink and so one bottle to share doesn’t go very far… this saves a ton of money! THANK YOU!!!! Love the convenience of the ground ginger, but now I want to keep a little of fresh ginger on hand to throw in. MMMMMM!
What horrible advice for recipies Stevia is more less poison if your diabetic it raises your blood sugar !!!
Hi Stephen. I haven’t seen any research to support that stevia raises blood sugar. Can you share the research for this?
What time of the day is best to drink this and/or how many times a day? I’m going to try the ginger one tomorrow when I get the right ACV. Thank you.
I like drinking it in the morning but you can really drink it any time of the day.
I made the ACV drink with ginger and LOVED it. I will definitely make the rest of them. Thanks for sharing.
Could you use carbonated water in these recipes to add some fizz?
I haven’t tried this, but I don’t see why not! Let me know if you try it.
What do you think about adding collagen peptides to one of these? The recipes sound delicious! Thanks
Hey Camella! I think adding unflavored collagen would be just fine! Let me know if you try it and how it turns out.
I mix one shot of ACV with 8 ounces apple juice. I hardly taste the vinegar but am getting all the benefits. Would not be good on Keto diet because of high carbs and sugar.
Thanks for sharing this tip, John! I really appreciate you leaving a star rating. They are super helpful!
How long can a drink last in the fridge? A week, two weeks?
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
They should last at least 3-4 days in the fridge.
Sorry! Forgot to leave a rating!
Thanks again for sharing the recipe! A real time saver!
I’m so glad that you’ve enjoyed these ACV drinks, Patti! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, I so appreciate it! <3
Those 4 recipes can I also use hot water?
Yes, that should work just fine!
Would love to be able to print each of these Apple Cider Vinegar Drinks separately. I can’t figure out how to do that. Only one of the drinks comes up when I use your “print recipe” link. Help?
Hey Char, We just updated it on our end so you should be able to print all of the recipes now! 🙂
A these recipes for one serving? If not, how muchdo I drink for a serving?
Hi Nancy – Yes, the recipes are for one serving.
I love the taste of the apple and the ginger. However, I can not get the ginger or the cinnamon to dissolve. I tried a submersion blender but it didn’t work. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Hey AnneMarie – I would try using warm water to help the spices dissolve if you are having troubles.
I am having difficulty getting the spices to blend. Any suggestions?
Maybe try using warm water to help the spices blend together?
I’m new here but for your Ginger and your cinnamon to makes you use a whisk and a pinch of water and they would be able to mix better did you find anything I’m trying your recipes for the first time so I will comment after I try them I’m going to try several things because my daughter and I are both going to try these detox hopefully this will help me with my weight and my heart problems
I hope you and your daughter enjoyed these drinks, Adena! Definitely let me know what you guys think of them once you make them. 🙂
I have a quick (potentially dumb question.) when you make one of these drinks, is the intent to drink it all in one sitting, or throughout the day?
Thank you!
Michaela
Hey Michaela – It’s totally up to you!! You can drink half and save the rest for later or drink it all in one sitting. I prefer to drink mine super cold over ice or after refrigerated.
It’s not your recipe but in a mason jar i made one with 2TBS ACV, 2 TBS lemon juice, some cayenne, ginger, cinnamon, and 1 TBS chia seeds with some water. The next day I drank it and noticed a metallic taste off an on. Have you experienced this and do you know possible why it’s happening?
Hey Maria – What type of water did you use? Did you use tap water?
These are all great recipes but I think my favorite is the ginger honey! Thanks for the awesome recipes.
So glad you’re loving these ACV drinks, Lela! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
I want to try the acv with lemon juice,cayenne pepper and honey. How much water do is use? Do you drink it all at one time or over a period of time?
Hey Betty – You can use 2 cups of warm/hot water and you can drink it all in one sitting or over a period of time, it doesn’t matter!
Holy honey and cayenne…what a treat!! I can’t wait to try another tomorrow. Thanks!
Ahh yay!! So glad you tried these ACV drinks, Michele! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, I so appreciate it. <3
Will mixing apple cider vinegar with honey and lemon juice in any type of water help me lose weight
Hey Nicole – There are many factors that go into loosing weight including your diet and exercise routine. With that said, ACV does help with weight loss by breaking down fats so that your body can use them rather than store them. You can read more about the benefits of ACV here.
I made and tried the Limeade ACV drink, and yes ma’am, it was right on the money! It was so good, I immediately text my sister and told her to try it! I’m ready to make a pitcher of that recipe, alone 🙂🙂
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Jaclyn! I’m so glad you enjoyed the limeade ACV drink. 🙂 Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it!
I just made the limeade drink with acv my son and I made at home. I used my neighbor’s honey instead of stevia. We loved it! Can’t wait to try them all!
Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you guys enjoyed this ACV drink. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it!
What size Mason jar and do you drink it all down or sip throughout the day ?
Hey Terri – I usually make these drinks in a pint size mason jar. Just add the ingredients, top with a lid and shake. You can drink it all in one sitting or over a period of time, it doesn’t matter!
Loving the limeade and ginger combos! I haven’t been using sweetener and they taste great. Thank you!
So glad you’re loving this ACV drink, Tori!! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Have you ever mixed it with nhot tea
With hot tea? I haven’t.
I made the apple pie acv drink and it is very good. I used the one with 2 tb acv, 2 tb apple juice. You have the same named recipe with only 1 tb ACV. I’m wondering why? I’m looking forward to trying all five ACV drink recipes.
This may sound silly since water is used in all of these but is there any downside to using ice in the drink. I found the colder the drink the more tolerable. Thanks for any replies.
Hey Dan! You could totally add ice to the drinks!
can you use cold water intstead of hot for the honey cayenne acv drink ??
Hey Breanna – That should be just fine. 🙂
I’ve tried all 4 of these recipes and loved them all. I use the Tru Lime powder in place of lime juice and local honey in place of Stevia (allergies). To mix, I put all ingredients, except water, iinto mason jar with small amount of warm water and shake…helps spices to mix better, then I add ice cold unflavored sparkling mineral water from Trader Joe’s. They were all awesome in taste and thirst quenching. Thanks so much.
You’re so welcome, Stephen! So glad you’re loving these ACV drinks. I appreciate you coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. 🙂
Loving these ACV drinks
I have been having cramps in my joints especially in my hands and fingers. I heard Apple Cider Vinegar was good for them. How much vinegar and water and does this work? Please let me know.
Hey Evelyn – Here is a post on the benefits of ACV that might be helpful for you to read. All the recipes with liquid ratios for these ACV drinks are listed above. 🙂
Do you drink the hole jar over the day
I’ll sometimes drink it all at once or over the course of the day. 🙂
My husband drinks acv and has been urging me to drink also, but have found it hard to drink because of the acidicness. I have IBS, food intolerances and allergies, and am following the low fodmap diet. So glad I came across your site, never thought to use Stevia, duh! ☺️. Both acv and Stevia are low fodmap. Will definitely be making up some of your recipes. Thankyou.
I wanted to take Apple cider vinegar for some digest tissues I have. I was really anxious about the bitter taste. But, after using some of your recipes I found it more appealing than I thought. Thank you!
Oh yay!! Glad you enjoyed this drink, Mary Ann. Thanks for giving this recipe a shot and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it. 🙂
Can you make these recipes in advance and keep them in the refrigerator?
Yes! I do this all of the time.
Taste is great and I used a liquid stevia. Easy to mix as well.
I enjoy doing Vinegar apple juice cinnamon Apple pie cider
The limeade is amazing I can’t stand acv but when I made it with your recipe it help me awhole lot to tolerate the acv and I agree drinking it super cold or over ice does the job
So glad you love the limeade one!! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Hi name is Tracy and i have just recentily started ACV.ijust bought the ingrediants to make the limeade and made it today. I enjoy it very light and refreshing a great drink for the spring and summer.
So glad you enjoyed this drink, Tracy! 🙂
Silly questions…
I am going to try this recipe today and I was thinking…
For flavoring, can I add pumpkin pie spice?
For this drink, can you add extracts like vanilla or coconut or almond?
You could totally do pumpkin pie spice if you like the flavor!
Could you drink all of these warm
I think that would be fine!
I do not have digestion issues anymore. ACV really helped detoxify my digestive tract. Thanks for these!
That makes me so happy to hear, Eva!! I’m glad you’ve been enjoying these drinks.
I’ve recently found out the company that makes this glorious drink had stopped making it! Another excellent product gone from the shelves.its substitute is so awful! Tastes like diluted lemon juice from one of those plastic lemons you never buy in the veggie dept.its disgusting. Dont know why they decided this.it was a reliable company.
Thanks for offering the recipe. I haven’t tried it yet, hoping its the same as original LIMEADE.
Take care
Be well
Let me know if you try it, Pat!
Just tried the Limeade Apple Cider Vinegar drink, and I was surprised by how good this is! I don’t like a heavy vinegar taste, but this did not have it. I am so glad because I keep reading about all the health benefits of apple cider vinegar and wanted to give it a try. Thanks!
Woo! That makes me so happy to hear, Nicole! Thanks for making this drink and leaving a review. I appreciate it!
I tried the Ginger Spice drink this morning and it is very tasty. I decided to blend with some ice and add my unflavored collagen so that I could get my health benefits in one drink. Very good.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this detox drink, Peggy! Thanks for the review 🙂
I’ve had the Limeade ACV drink and I agree with Isaac. It tastes like a limeade! It’s so good I almost don’t want to try any of the others but I will.
So pumped you enjoyed this ACV drink, Tammi! Thanks for the review 🙂
Love the lime one! I don’t use sweetener. Add a crushed mint sprig! Also pomegranate juice is good. And Trader Joe’s has a ACV with a mother
So glad you’re enjoying these ACV detox drinks, Sherri! Thanks for the review 🙂
Lovely recipes! Can’t wait to try them all. I wonder how they keep? If I made a batch to last a couple days would it hold its goodness????
It should last 3-4 days in the fridge!
Thank you so much for the wonderful post.
5 Stars! Never thought of adding lime juice! Game-changer! I have been doing a similar recipe for years and it is HEALING! Apple Cider Vinegar is magic. I literally never get sick. This is such a good immune booster. I also love this Japanese tonic https://bit.ly/HealingTonic (Forgive the dramatic video) haha 🙂
Yay!! So happy to hear you enjoyed this apple cider vinegar drinks, Lola! Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it!
I have been thinking of ways to spice up my apple cider drink. Thank you for the idea. It is really a game changer and a motivation knowing fully that I am not drinking same drink every time. Love it.
I just made a ginger spice apple cider vinegar drink and feel better already. I need the ginger to fight arthritis pain and it’s working. What about apple cider vinegar tablets 1200mg. Are they safe? Is it a good idea? I need this because I have a history with gout. Thank you
Sincerely, Joseph
Instead of using stevia could one use natural honey?
Hi, Margaret! Honey definitely works! I’d start with 1 tsp and add more as desired. Be sure to mix the honey into warm water first, as it doesn’t blend as easily into cold water.
I love the Limeade and Apple Pie drinks so far. Will try the others too.Iam sure I will love those too. Super easy, with basic everyday kitchen ingredients. Makes drinking deliciou ACV. Thank you.
Woo! I’m glad you’re loving these ACV drinks, Sophia. Thank you for leaving a review, it means so much to me.
The recipe with ginger is great! Can you make it in batches (2-3 days worth) or is it lose the health benefits being stored?
Hi, Stacie! I think that should be okay, but I wouldn’t do it any longer than 2-3 days!
I have only made the hot drink with cayenne. I love it. the cayenne always ends up no the bottom. Is there any way to stop that?
Hi, Laura! Not really, a quick stir every now and then helps.
Hi there! I just found your apple cider vinegar drink recipes and I am excited to try them. Thank you so much! I noticed that your address is “eatingbirdfood.com” but that there is a repeated typo under the recipes as “eatingbridfood.com.” Your website looks so professional that I thought you might want to know this. Sorry, I don’t look for typos – they just have a way of finding me. Blessings to you!
Thanks for pointing that out to me, Diane! I really appreciate it!
I use a pure Stevia extract without Inulin where 1scoop sweetens like 1 tsp sugar. How would that fit in with the measurements for Stevia you’re using in your recipes,?
Hi Eric, you’ll have to play around a little to meet your taste preference. Depending on which drink you want to make, I’d start with 3/4 of a teaspoon, taste and sweeten from there! Let me know how it goes!
Thank you for sharing an informative article. Keep writing and share valuable information with us.
Of course! Thank you for being here, Dhaval, I really appreciate it!
I don’t like the taste of stevia.
Can I substitute with honey? Would I use a 1 to 1 ratio?
Hi Sue – Honey definitely works! I’d start with 1 tsp and add more as desired. Be sure to mix the honey into warm water first, as it doesn’t blend as easily into cold water. Enjoy!
This article’s apple cider vinegar detox drink recipes are amazing! They’re not only delicious but also a great way to boost your health and help you feel your best. Highly recommended!
Great! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Chad. Thank you for your review + star rating, I appreciate it!
I tried ginger-stevia drink today ( am replacing soda)…man it’s good! I thought I wouldn’t like it, but it’s pretty amazing, thank you!
Ah this is the best, HP! I am excited to hear that you are loving this drink. Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your review + star rating, I appreciate it.
Hi,
I have been looking for a homemade detox drink and all your recipes look amazing. I would like to drink 32 ounces throughout each day. Is it okay to double the recipe and consume 2 Tablespoons of ACV per day?
Hi Jen – Yes that should be fine, it is recommended to drink 1-2 tbsp per day. Here is a post on the benefits of ACV that might be helpful for you to read as well!