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. Makes 8 servings.

Cook's Tips:

To make this recipe in the Family-Size Quick-Stir Pitcher, double all the ingredients.