Drinking apple cider vinegar is great for gut health and reducing inflammation. Try it in this Turmeric Pineapple Shrub Morning Cocktail recipe! It’s a delicious detox apple cider vinegar drink with turmeric and pineapple juice. Although this is a medicinal morning cocktail recipe, you can make it an actual cocktail by adding a splash of your favorite alcohol!
Hold up. Morning Cocktail? That’s a thing? Yep, it is at the Cotter household. Although, it has been known to show up at happy hour too, with a shot of tequila. Because yes, quality tequila (a little, not a lot) can help regulate the absorption of fat in your intestines. Feel free to geek out with more of that info can in this Light Paloma Cocktail Recipe.
Okay okay, I’m not here to tell you to start happy hour in the morning, although it’s 5 o’clock somewhere (Thank you Jimmy Buffett). Rather, I’m here to share our go to “detox” morning cocktail that helps me feel the happy in the inside. Turmeric Pineapple Shrub Morning Cocktail with apple cider vinegar. Ahh yes, this shrub drink uses the power of anti-inflammatory and digestive supportive ingredients to create one mega cup of health.
Before we jump to the nerdy nutrition talk, let me tell you exactly what is in this feel good cocktail. Mmm k?
Why is this morning cocktail called a shrub?
Dismiss any thoughts of green bushes – this is a shrub recipe. Entirely different.
A shrub is a drinking vinegar with three basic components- sugar, vinegar and fruit. The shrub cocktail is a light, refreshing drink that’s perfect for summer.
Shrub drinks were very popular in colonial America and are making a comeback.
The syrup served as the base for a drink that was topped with water, club soda or ginger ale. The tangy syrup also serves as a base for cocktails.
Shrubs are perfect for nearly any fruit, especially berries, citrus and stone fruits. This recipe features pineapple for a summery splash of taste.
Shrub syrup can be made in a big batch and kept in the refrigerator for six to eight weeks. Take out what you will need for the single serving and tightly close it again.
What’s in this shrub recipe?
Good for the gut “cleansing” ingredients:
- Pineapple and pure pineapple juice
- Drinking Vinegar –> Apple cider vinegar (Raw, unpasteurized) — Bragg’s ACV is a good example.
- Turmeric and cayenne pepper
- Raw honey
- Grated ginger and lime
- Mint leaves
- Sparkling water (or regular purified water if that floats your boat).
Yes, friends; drinking vinegar, especially apple cider vinegar is a healthy thing!
HOW TO MAKE AN ACV MORNING COCKTAIL — > Shrub.
All you need to do to make this drink is simply blend everything together, minus the sparkling water and add ice! You can use a hand blender or stand blender. This creates the concentrated/base of the drink. Store it in a bottle in the fridge until ready to drink. Once ready to drink, simply add a splash of sparkling water and optional ice. It’s like love potion number 9, but for your body. A little goes a long way! Haha.
That being said, this apple cider vinegar drink can be a good-for-your-gut morning cocktail AND/OR a delicious summer cocktail. Just add a splash of vodka, tequila, or rum and it becomes the perfect summer evening party drink.
Okay, now that we know how to make it, let’s get nerdy! Nutrition Nerdy. You ready?
Benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar
Drinking vinegar is great for resetting the body in the morning, whether you’re healthy or not. Dieters who add apple cider vinegar to their daily routine lose nearly twice as much weight as those who do not.
Apple cider vinegar lowers blood pressure almost overnight. It also helps with digestion by increasing the acidity in the stomach before eating and balancing the gut.
Some other benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar include:
- lowers blood sugar levels
- increases good cholesterol
- improves circulation and heart health
How much apple cider vinegar should you drink a day?
It’s easy to get in your daily dose of apple cider vinegar. One to two tablespoons per day will provide all the health benefits of drinking vinegar.
Keep each serving to about one tablespoon at a time and dilute it in water or a shrub drink like this to avoid feeling nauseous.
It’s best to drink ACV on an empty stomach. For the greatest health benefits, wait at least 20 minutes after finishing this shrub drink before eating.
Medicinal benefits of this morning cocktail
- Turmeric and cayenne have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Pineapple and apple cider vinegar aid in digestion.
- Mint and ginger soothe upset stomachs and aid in digestion.
- Raw honey provides minerals and antimicrobial properties.
- Pineapple is full of Vitamin C and manganese for bone and joint health.
- Turmeric is linked to improved brain function and decreased brain disease.
Phew, that was a lot to take in, but at least now you know all about apple cider vinegar (acv). Consider this your go to recipe and a valuable resource. ?
Let’s blend!
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Turmeric Pineapple Apple Cider Vinegar Drink (Detox Shrub Cocktail)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 -3 1x
Description
Drinking apple cider vinegar is great for gut health. Try it in this Turmeric Pineapple Shrub Morning Cocktail recipe! A detox apple cider vinegar drink.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup 100% pineapple juice
- 1 cup diced pineapple fresh
- 2 Tablespoon raw honey, maple syrup may be substituted for vegan
- 2 –4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, adjust to taste
- 2 –3 fresh mint leaves, plus extra to garnish
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger, optional
- 1 – 2 Tablespoons lime juice (sliced lime to garnish – optional)
- Sparkling water
- Crushed iced
Instructions
- Place ingredients (minus sparkling water and ice) in blender or large cup with hand blender! Blend until combined. This creates the concentrated/base of the drink. Taste and adjust as needed. For example, if you want it extra spicy, add more cayenne. If you want it a little more zesty or tangy, add more apple cider vinegar, mint, and lime.
- Pour mixture into a bottle and store in the fridge until ready to drink. Once ready to drink, simply add sparkling water (adjust to taste) and optional ice. Lime and mint to garnish.
Notes
- Want to make it into a happy hour cocktail? Simply add a splash of tequila or rum to each drink and mix.
- Taste and adjust as needed. For example, if you want it extra spicy, add more cayenne. If you want it a little more zesty or tangy, add more apple cider vinegar, mint, and lime. When ready to serve, add sparkling water or even kombucha! Adjust to taste.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: drink
- Method: blend
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 18.3 g
- Sodium: 2.6 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.5 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: cocktail, apple cider vinegar, drink, healthy, paleo, blender, gluten free cocktail, detox
Do you have a morning “cocktail” drink? I also love sipping on matcha tea or kombucha, but this ACV drink is PERFECT for those summer mornings, ya know?
Stay thirsty my friends! And while you’re at it, stay happy (inside and out). Mwah!
Cheers,
LC
I read that shrubs are shelf stable. is this true or not?
I’m about to make this one today.
thanks
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I haven’t tried keeping it out of fridge due to the pineapple juice, but you could be right! Let me know if you try it!
I just made it last night.
I used fresh pineapple with no added juice. I’ve read so many recipes and facts about shrubs that say they could last over a year unrefrigerated. Then I’ve read the opposite.
Being that they didn’t have refrigerators in colonial America I’m thinking the first is true.
Although they may have consumed it within a few days back then.
That’s very true! How did it taste after making it? Are you going to keep it out or put in fridge?
it’s been setting for almost 3 days on the counter. I tasted it yesterday and it’s really good. sometime around the 4th day I’ll strain it and put it in 8oz bottles. I’m a vendor at the local farmers market.
I’m gonna check the pH after I strain it. If it’s below 4 it should be stable.
Can you make this in small batches or does it not hold well for a few days?
It should! I kept mine for 5 days.
Cant wait to try this
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Great! Enjoy!
There is no end of the benefits of apple cider vinegar for health and you are sharing a great recipe to make it. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Lindsaaaaaaaay (as I’m sure she insists) Cooter is the Joe Exotic of food bloggers.
“although it’s 5 o’clock somewhere (Thank you Jimmy Buffett)” next to “detox”
What a horrific post on touting apple cider vinegar as beneficial in this concoction. I think these older comments are fake or posted by mentally deficient people.
So sorry you feel that way. That was definitely not my intention. Sure, there is a cocktail option but the real focus in on the morning mocktail. And i’m not sure who Joe exotic is. LOL probably best I don’t know. Please be kind when leaving comments. Constructive criticism is welcome, but please be don’t criticize others in your comments.
Hi, what other fruit can i use, pineapple (and kiwi) burn my tongue it hurts and swells, thanks Heather
possibly! can you have mango or papaya or other tropical fruit juice?
How much do you use of the mixture for a serving?
I use anywhere between 2-3 ounces and then add sparkling water or kombucha, etc. Splash of tequila if you want it a cocktail. Taste and see how strong the 2 ounces is to your liking, then adjust from there. Does that make sense?
I will try this i have been looking to find a way to make ACV tast better…thanks so much for this recipe!
Wonderful! keep me posted Teri!
Does this mixture go bad in the fridge? I am mixing it every morning and every night. Never thought of keeping it all mixed up for days like an elexir. Would you suggest me to do it? Please and thank you ?
Hi Rix! Shrub syrup can be made in a big batch and kept in the refrigerator for six to eight weeks. Take out what you will need for the single serving and tightly close it again. 🙂
Thank you for your response. I have another question: what happens to the mother inside the ACV when in a large storage mixture? Then I want to add that I uses cinnamon and garlic and blackpepper for extra taste and I use it in hot water.
WOW! This looks gorgeous AND delicious!
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I absolutely love this drink. First time I made it was on a lark. 2nd time I was on a mission. I enjoy the cayenne bite in the back of my throat. I like the mixture of fruit juices. I subbed orange juice because no grapefruit juice. The fizzy water makes it seem mimosa-ish. Can’t wait for my 27 year old daughter to try it. So fancy without trying!
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Oh I love it! Let me know when your daughter tries it too!
We are looking for ways to add turmeric into our diets and this was the perfect way!
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I’m so glad! Enjoy:)
Such a dreamy summer drink. I cannot imagine any other drink that is more refreshing than this one. Well done.
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It’s so light and refreshing! Thank ya Sam:)
I really loved this drink! Healthy and delicious!
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I’m so glad, Toni!
This was a wonderful way to incorporate more turmeric into my diet! It does wonders for the bit of arthritis in my toes!! Thanks so much!
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That’s awesome to hear! Glad it helped:)
The color is gorgeous and what a way to start the day!
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I’m especially into the turmeric/pineapple combination in this recipe!
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That’s what I like to hear!? Thanks Liz 🙂