Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic

This recipe combines beneficial ingredients like gingerroot, cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar in an easy-to-drink tonic.

Ingredients

1 1" (2.5-cm) piece fresh gingerroot, peeled
½ lemon
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
¼ cup (50 mL) maple syrup
¼ cup (50 mL) unfiltered apple cider vinegar
3 cups (750 mL) apple juice
5 cups (1.25 L) sparkling or tap water
Optional: ⅛ tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper

Directions

Grate the ginger with the Microplane^® Zester and add it to the Quick-Stir^® Pitcher.
Juice the lemon into the pitcher with the Citrus Press. Add the remaining ingredients to the pitcher and plunge to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 80 g, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugars 16 g, Protein 0 g