3-4 TBSP honey (preferably raw) or pure grade B maple syrup (see recipe notes)
pinch of cayenne powder, to taste (optional)
Instructions
Combine everything in a large jar or pitcher, adding honey or maple syrup to taste. The vinegar will be fairly strong, but it should be mild enough that you can easily swig a shot of it. If necessary, you can add more water or honey, to taste. (I totally splooshed in way more vinegar than I intended to in the photos, because I was distracted trying to get a good shot. If you find the vinegar flavor is too strong, just add more water as needed.)
Optionally, add a pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste.
Stir or shaking until the honey has dissolved. The jar can be stored in the fridge for up to a month or so. You can drink it cold, room temp, or warmed up (on brisk mornings when I can't stand the thought of drinking something cold, I warm mine up by placing my glass in a shallow pot of simmering water for a few minutes. I try not to heat it up too much (like microwaving it) because that would kill any microorganisms in the vinegar and honey).
Drink about 1 oz. every day. You can drink a shot glass in the mornings, like I do, or you can dilute a little in a tall glass of water and sip on it throughout the day -- whichever you prefer.
Notes
*use honey or maple syrup to taste -- the drink should be sweet enough that you can drink a shot glass full without the vinegar being too overpowering. OR, leave the sweetener out completely, and instead dilute the vinegar with water until it is mild enough to sip easily. The amount of water you will need will vary depending on your tastes, so play around to find what you like. Because the mixture is basically just vinegar and water without the sweetener, you can skip the steps of mixing it in a jar and instead just add a spoonful or two of vinegar to a glass of water each morning.
Recipe by Will Cook For Friends at https://www.willcookforfriends.com/2017/01/apple-cider-vinegar-metabolism-booster.html