As many of you know I’m huge fan of apple cider vinegar (ACV). I use it in a lot of my recipes and I drink it on the daily. If you’re new and wondering what the heck I’m talking about do yourself a favor and check out this post dedicated to the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. It’s an oldie but goodie and definitely worth the read.
I’m always looking for new ways to get in my daily dose of ACV. One of my favorite concoctions is the Daily Apple Pie ACV Drink I posted about over a year ago, but drinking that day in and day out can get a bit monotonous so I’m really excited about this new little creation that combines antioxidant rich concord grape juice and apple cider vinegar.
I got the idea for this recipe from the Bragg’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Drink with concord grape and acai. I’d seen the drink at our local health food store but never purchased it until Emma of Be Mom Strong introduced me to it during a blogger meet-up. Thanks Emma. I’m now addicted to this drink as well! 🙂
The Bragg’s ACV drinks are over $3 a pop (a.k.a not cheap) so I quickly I figured out how to make a homemade version that tastes just as good and costs way less. Once you spend a little bit of money buying a jug of Bragg’s apple cider vinegar, a bottle of organic 100% Concord grape juice, and liquid stevia you can make a ton of these drinks for a fraction of the cost.
My ingredient list for the drink is a tad different than the ingredients in the bottle because I used only grape juice instead of a combo of grape and acai juice. The reason I cut out the acai juice is because it’s really pricey and the grape juice has plenty of antioxidant power on it’s own.
Another difference is that my acai-less version has a bit more tang to it. Maybe it has more apple vinegar or less stevia? Either way, Isaac and I both think my version is better than the original. We’re not biased at all. 😉
This recipe is perfect for folks that are new to apple cider vinegar because it does have the grape juice and stevia, which makes it more palatable than just apple cider vinegar diluted in water. It’s also great for all the apple cider vinegar lovers, like myself, that are looking for a new recipes to shake things up a little.
After reading I Quit Sugar I’ve been more aware of my sugar intake, so I have to bring up the fact that the Concord grape juice does add a little sugar to the drink. That said, it also adds a powerful antioxidant punch — concord grapes have one of the highest antioxidant scores among fruit and they’re also high in several different types of polyphenols (the same antioxidants found in wine, tea and chocolate). They protect against heart disease and also prevent cellular and organ damage caused by free radicals. So yeah, the nutrients found in Concord grape juice (and other fruits) make them a good choice as long as you’re not overdoing it.
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I got the idea for this recipe from the Bragg’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Drink with concord grape and decided to make my own version! Makes 2 – 8 oz. servings.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Organic Concord grape juice (not from concentrate) – I used
- R.W Knudsen Just Concord
- 3 Tablespoons Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar
- 12–13 ounces of filtered, cold water
- 6–7 drops of liquid stevia (or more, if needed)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a cup and stir or shake to combine.
- Taste and add more stevia if necessary.
- Serve chilled or over ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz.
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
Ali says
April 16, 2014 at 9:06 amThis looks really good… I’ll have to try it. I love the health benefits of ACV too.
Hailey Miller says
April 16, 2014 at 11:26 amLove me some ACV! It’s so good for you and will kick a cold in no time 🙂
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Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
April 16, 2014 at 12:32 pmThis looks really good! I use ACV all the time too.
Eliza says
April 16, 2014 at 12:37 pmThis looks delicious, I love ACV drinks! My go-to is 2tbs ACV, 1 large handful of forzen mixed berries, a little ice and water. The berries are delicious to eat with a spoon out of the glass and it adds flavor to the water!
Camille @ Challenge Mantra says
April 17, 2014 at 1:01 amI’m hugely into kombucha but I’ve never tried an apple cider vinegar before. It actually sounds like something I’d be into.
Brittany Mullins says
April 17, 2014 at 9:12 pmIf you like kombucha, you should try apple cider vinegar. It’s a bit stronger than kombucha but still has the same vinegary taste. 🙂
Kathy says
April 17, 2014 at 3:59 pmI love grape juice, may try this. Currently I use a combo of ACV, Unsweet Cranberry Juice, B12, water & lemon juice. And I add some liquid stevia too, but hubs drinks it straight.
Beth @ Tasty Yummies says
April 17, 2014 at 4:22 pmI love this. I cannot wait to try it. I used to juice my own concord grapes when we lived in New York. Soooo amazing!!
Brittany Mullins says
April 17, 2014 at 9:22 pmAhh, that’s so cool!
Sarah says
April 17, 2014 at 5:50 pmThis is pretty much exactly what I drink every time I hear the stomach flu is going around! Must work because I haven’t caught it yet!
Fawn @ Cowen Park Kitchen says
April 17, 2014 at 8:10 pmYou know, I used to only be able to drink ACV with honey or other sweeteners, but now I can do without! In fact, I like the flavor better without.
Lea says
April 22, 2014 at 3:26 pmSame here. I used to use the apple juice and cinnamon and vanilla and honey (instead of stevia) recipe, but I’ve found that with the grape juice, I don’t need another sweetener. I just have to be careful not to overdo it, or my stomach will get too acidic after a while.
Jacqueline Jones says
April 21, 2014 at 9:58 amI just finished 3 weeks of detox program however I still want to continue eating healthy, this will be a great addition to my diet. Thank you for sharing.
elizabeth e says
April 23, 2014 at 9:27 amI made this today, and I don’t know what I was expecting, but it was delicious! almost like kombucha, without the fizzes. I’ve read a ton about the benefits of ACV (a fair amount of it here), and so I figured #yolo. This was a great gateway.
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
April 24, 2014 at 9:42 pmI make an ACV detox drink using powdered drink mixes for flavor (the recipe is on my blog) but never thought to add fruit juice. I think pomegranate juice would be another good idea to increase the antioxidants. I can’t wait to try this!
Treena says
October 2, 2014 at 4:29 pmhave you ever made a week’s worth? if so, can you please post a recipe of it. This sounds delish 🙂
Katy says
October 21, 2014 at 8:59 pmThree weeks ago I used my food strainer to strain homegrown grapes into juice, intending to make jelly. Then my hubby got sick and I abandoned the project. I left the juice in 6 half=gallon masonjars in my refrigerator. Hubby is better now and I am wondering if it is safe to use the juice to make jelly, or wine vinegar, or anything… (The grapes are fox grapes)
bemomstrong says
April 16, 2015 at 7:41 pmI just googled recipes using ACV and I’m finally reading this! Thanks for the shout out and let’s please have a home made ACV together some time!
Emma
Brittany Mullins says
April 17, 2015 at 8:44 amNo way! I thought for sure you saw it back when I posted it. 🙂
krisie says
April 25, 2015 at 3:56 pmI just tried this and it tastes so good… I will be saving lots of money now that I’ve found this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
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Brittany Mullins says
April 26, 2015 at 12:31 pmYay! Thanks for trying the recipe, Krisie. Enjoy.
Kara says
August 31, 2016 at 6:50 pmThis looks great! Do you know if all of the health properties stay in tact if this is pre-mixed in a large glass container a week at a time?
Brittany Mullins says
September 1, 2016 at 12:42 pmHi Kara. I think they should considering apple cider vinegar is shelf-stable and lasts a long time.
Kara says
September 5, 2016 at 7:25 pmThanks so much! I am hoping that mixing the other items with it doesn’t change that. It’s so yummy!
Karla says
September 12, 2016 at 9:48 pmHow often daily do you drink this and when?
Minnie Fedd says
May 15, 2017 at 9:25 amThank you for posting the recipe because I’ve been buying it and yes it’s costly.
Brittany Mullins says
May 15, 2017 at 11:32 amSo glad you’ll be able to make it at home now!
Doug says
June 3, 2017 at 9:45 amHow many times of day do you drink this
Tamara says
July 28, 2018 at 7:54 amWhat brand of stevia do you use? Is any one brand better than another?
Lisa says
December 3, 2018 at 4:43 pmJust what i was looking for! I used less stevia and a little bit more grape juice. My kids love it.
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