Summer Drink

Apple Cider Vinegar Collagen Drink

Maybe you call it “Mama Moonshine” or “Apple Cider Sipper,” or maybe you think the idea of vinegar in a drink sounds gag-worthy. Hear me out for a second and let me just take a moment to introduce you to my favorite summer mocktail.

ACV Health Benefits

Back in the early days of Pinterest, I started to read a lot about Apple Cider Vinegar and its health benefits. Of course, I had to test it out! It was cheap, easy to buy, and was touted as healthy for your skin, gut, and weightloss—so I’d heard. Well, spoonfuls and shots of ACV were absolutely disgusting and I couldn’t do it, nor did I really care too much about the benefits.

Fast forward a year or two and I had some pretty terrible heartburn and acid reflux. When I researched some home-remedies, ACV popped up as a solution. I knew I wasn’t going to be able to take shots of ACV again…not happening. I found a recipe for a concoction that surprised me with it’s drinkability. As all recipes do, it evolved into my ACV Collagen Drink.

And yes, it DID help with my heartburn during pregnancies.

One important note: Not all Apple Cider Vinegar is created equal. Bragg’s ACV is known as one of the best out there and is labeled as having “The Mother” referring to the active probiotic microbes. You will see some “junk” floating around on the bottom. This is good evidence of “The Mother” in your ACV. Trader Joe’s brand also seems to be pretty active and Aldi’s isn’t half bad either. If you want the gut health benefits, be sure your ACV has one good “Mother” in it.

What is Collagen?

I only just started adding collagen to this little sipper. Collagen is a protein and makes your hair, skin, and nails grow fast and strong. It is great for your tendons, bones, and joints as well as gut-health. Collagen is found in products like bone-broth (it’s what makes your bone broth thicken up and gel together). Collagen Peptides are typically derived from high quality, grass-fed bovine hides. It comes in flavored or unflavored powder.

I add collagen to everything, lately! My coffee, ACV Collagen Drink, smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, and baked goods. It’s so versatile and so good for you!

When do I enjoy my ACV Collagen Drink?

I love to have this in the afternoons and evenings but it can be enjoyed at any time of the day. This is a great drink to enjoy when pregnant as it’s full of all kinds of good-for-you-ingredients and it makes you feel like you have your own beverage to enjoy when others are partaking. Sometimes, when I’m ready to start the party a little early, I’ll mix one of these up and hydrate instead!

Apple Cider Vinegar drink for Acid Reflux

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ACV Collagen Drink

This Apple Cider Collagen Drink is a refreshing summer sipper combined with lemon, berries, honey, and water.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword ACV Drink, Collagen Peptides, Mocktail, Paleo

Cook Time 3

Servings 1 drink

Instructions

Muddle 3-6 berries in bottom of large glass cup/jar (raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries work best).
Add 1-2 tsp of raw honey.
Add 1 tablespoon of ACV.
Add 1 drop of lemon oil (I use a high quality essential oil that is safe to ingest) OR add a slice of lemon.
Add 1 scoop (1/2 serving) of collagen peptides and about a 1/2 cup of hot water and stir vigorously to incorporate the collagen and honey.
Fill with ice and cold water.
Garnish with basil or mint leaves and enjoy!

Notes

Cucumbers and blueberries are also great in this drink! Get creative and enjoy the health benefits of honey, collagen and ACV!

Let me know what you think! I’d love to hear how you enjoy collagen or suggestions for hydrating!

-Suzi