60 Second Apple Cider Vinegar Thyme Lemon Drink

If you’re looking for refreshment that will leave you smiling, grab four ingredients (along with some ice), and get ready to grin from ear to ear.

The fragrant thyme pairs incredibly well with the sweet and tart lemon and apple cider vinegar, making it a joyful glass of flavor. And then when it’s poured over ice cubes and topped with filtered water – well – it’s something you’re going to make again, and again, and again.

Some people love hot drinks in the dog days of summer, and some of us reach for an icy glass of lemonade on days so cold that you can draw a smiley face on the frost on a window.

Either way, whether it’s sweltering or frigid, you’re going to love this drink!

Heck, you might even find yourself making “mmmmmm,” noises as you enjoy its delicate balance of flavors.

Fun fact: This drink is paleo!

Apple cider vinegar thyme lemon drink ingredients, substitutions, and tips

To make this delicious drink, all you’ll need is:

• ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• Ice
• 1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon organic maple syrup (“Grade A: Golden Color and Delicate Taste” is perfect in this. It’s the lightest of all the organic maple syrup designations.)
• 8 oz. filtered water

And then for garnishes (optional, but make for a visually stunning presentation):

• Fresh thyme sprigs
• Lemon wedges

If you don’t have fresh lemons handy, you can use bottled lemon juice instead of squeezing it yourself. Fresh-squeezed is optimal, but so is having diamond rings on all of your fingers and a dog who can make you dinner for a change. In other words, optimal is something to strive for, but your favorite bottled lemon juice will work just fine.

Apple cider vinegar thyme lemon drink recipe (step-by-step instructions)

• Using the back of a spoon lightly muddle the fresh thyme leaves.
• Add in the ice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and filtered water.
• Stir well to combine.
• Garnish and serve immediately.

Storage tips

I wouldn’t recommend trying to store the drink once it’s made – the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar will both get more acidic over time. HOWEVER – did you know that you can freeze fresh thyme? Just wash it, dry it well, and place it in a resealable plastic bag. It will freeze for up to 3 months.

Recipes and Tips:

• Amazing Blueberry Ginger Apple Cider Vinegar Sparkling Drink
• Apple Cider Vinegar Switchel (Haymaker’s Punch)
• Apple cider vinegar gummies recipe

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