5-Minute Metabolism Booster Drink with Apple Cider Vinegar
Feb 18, 2018 (Last updated Dec 18, 2025) by Hannah Sunderani
This 5-Minute Morning Metabolism Booster Drink with apple cider vinegar is just as good as the wellness shots that you buy at health food stores, but at a fraction of the cost! It’s packed with ingredients like fresh ginger, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar; and it can be stored in the fridge all week long to enjoy every morning first thing when you wake up. A great way to start your morning routine right!
This drink has been part of my morning ritual for over 6 years now. I take it on a daily basis before my breakfast and after my morning workout. (Unless I’m sick and then I’m turning to my immunity boost juice). Just an FYI – I’m not medical professional and this is simply a drink that I personally enjoy as part of my daily routine. It’s made with simple natural ingredients and I love the difference in how it makes me feel when I start my morning with this drink.
So, let’s get into the details on how to make this metabolism boost drink!
This Metabolism Booster is….
- Quick and simple
- Zingy! Hits you in the face (in a good way)
- Vegan and Gluten-Free
- Easily customizable
Ingredient Notes
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is used in this recipe. It’s zingy and hits you in the face, but a necessity for the morning metabolism boost drink. Just like in many of the boost drinks you buy at the grocery store, it’s used generously in this drink. I wouldn’t recommend using store-bought squeezed lemon juice, but going for fresh lemons instead and juicing it yourself into this drink. It’s right from the source without any additives and tasted much fresher in my opinion.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Another must-have ingredient in this boost shot. It’s been a popular ingredient for over a decade for these style drinks – you’ll find it in many of the boost drinks you can buy at the grocery store, so of course it’s in this boost drink. Look for raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar for the best quality. It will be a little more murky and often contains a little bit of sediment at the bottom of the jar. That’s because the raw unpasterized version has the good live bacteria in it.
- Ginger: Fresh ginger root not only adds a nice taste to this boost shot, but it’s spicy and pungent. A little ginger makes me feel so grounded and it’s a must for this recipe. Remember, I want this drink to hit you in the face a bit! The ginger does that in a grounding way. I recipe tested this with dried ground ginger but much preferred using fresh ginger.
- Cinnamon: Another spice that adds delicious taste to this drink and helps to mask the intensity of the lemon and apple cider vinegar. The cinnamon stays with you after you swallow, which gives this boost drink a more pleasant ending. Cinnamon is so good for us and shouldn’t be used solely in baked goods! I like to buy a whole cinnamon stick and pop it in the flavoured water to infuse it throughout the week
- Red chili flakes: The final zingy ingredient to this recipe is a pinch of red chili flakes. It gets the heat going first thing in the morning. If you really detest chili then you can remove this ingredient but I think it’s a must have for this style of drink.
How to Make a Metabolism Booster Drink
Making this morning metabolism boost couldn’t be easier. It starts by making the infused water that you can use throughout the week to dilute the lemon and apple cider vinegar mixture. Here’s what to do.
Make this recipe with me:
Make this immunity boost juice on Vegan Afternoon with Two Spoons where I show you how to make 3 wellness drinks, including this metabolism boost drink, detox juice and immunity boost juice!
I hope you love this metabolism boosting drink as much as I do! You may also be interested in trying the Two Spoons 3-Day Cleanse, which starts each morning with this metabolism boost drink! If you do make this recipe, please let me know in the comments below what you think and check out The Two Spoons App for more wholesome plant-based recipes like this one! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have.
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5-Minute Metabolism Booster Drink with Apple Cider Vinegar
Ingredients
- 1 piece ginger (4-inch piece), plus more if desired
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1/2 lemon , juiced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- pinch chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- Make the infused water: Slice your ginger into thin slices and add to water jug. Pour in the filtered water and add cinnamon stick. Place in fridge to steep overnight. (This infused water will keep for one week and last for multiple drinks).
- Make the metabolism boost drink: In the morning, add the juice of 1/2 lemon to a juice cup. Add apple cider vinegar and 1 to 2 oz. of the infused water. (Optional to add splashes more water to be more diluted if you find it too strong). Add a pinch cayenne to taste.
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Hello, can I use lime instead of lemon ?
Yes! Lime would work great.
I enjoy this every morning before my morning shake it really helps perk me up and really helps with heartburn.
is it still the same if i add lemon slices and the AVC to the pitcher in the fridge? what about steeping all the ingredients together in a kettle before putting it in the fridge to have once a day? thanks!
I take collagen to help rebuild meniscus and do red light therapy as well. Is it ok to continue with these?
Could you add the the lemon and apple cider vinegar to the water and just pour a cup in the morning. And also how much are you to drink in the morning
They all look fantastic. I am going to make all. I appreciate you.
Thank you, Janice! Enjoy these great drinks.
Thanks for the info
You’re very welcome!
I am 73 years old I am a diabetic and I am overweight I read over your recipes and I’d sure like to try them I need your help desperately this is from Ron Chapman because the first one come out wrong
I have a w I have had a weight problem for quite some time I’m 73 I’m a diabetic and I lied to lose this weight so I And look better please help
I have the same question as Tamara, posted on 11/3/22.
Hi Julie, each drink is made with 1 to 2 oz of the infused water (feel free to add splashes more to your drink if you find it too strong). The infused water is made in advance so that you can recreate this drink with ease as much as you like. I like to have this drink every morning. And during my 3-day cleanse I make this drink a couple of times a day. I hope this helps to clarify things!
Omg, I had to reread it multiple times and read it very slow.
I know what to do now, lol. It’s very small. So the 4 cups of infused water should be good for the entire 3 day cleanse, is my next question?
Do you drink the entire 4 cups first thing in the morning or do you just drink 2 cups in the morning then 2 cups in the afternoon or evenings? Or do we split it into 4 different servings? I’m at a loss right now because I’m Preping right now. And this will be my first ever detox cleanse
Hi Tamara! each drink is made with 1 to 2 oz of the infused water (feel free to add splashes more to your drink if you find it too strong). The infused water is made in advance so that you can recreate this drink with ease as often as you like. I like to have this drink every morning. And during my 3-day cleanse I make this drink a couple of times a day. I hope this helps to clarify things!
Is a belly fat reducer can you use ground ginger verses freah
Yes you could add a pinch of ground ginger to your glass instead of the fresh ginger to the jug if you prefer!
very interesting subject , great post.
I just saw this recipe and wrote it down, I’ll make this soon as possible.
I’ll rate it soon as I see any changes Thank you
I hope you enjoy it Eileen!
Question will this drink interrupt my intermittent fast?
Hi Jennifer! I’m not a strict intermittent faster, but personally I wouldn’t associate this drink with breaking the fast. (Similar to how some people think having a cup of black coffee doesn’t break the fast, while others do). It’s up to you how you deem it! But I do hope you give this drink a try as I really like it for a metab boost!
Hello! I’m well into day 2 of the cleanse. Everything tastes good but I’m not having any bowel movements. Is this normal? I thought that would be a big part of the cleanse result?
Hi Sam! Thanks for checking in. The cleanse should definitely be helping with bowel movements, as it’s so fibre rich! But should not be causing you to have excessive bowel movements (as some cleanses will do). That’s definitely not the intention of this cleanse. My recommendation would be to drink plenty of water during the the cleanse and keep up daily movement. I hope this helps Sam!
Hi Samantha! The cleanse shouldn’t be causing constipation, as it’s so fibre rich. Everything in the cleanse should aid with digestion. That said, it also shouldn’t be giving you uncontrollable bowel movements (which some cleanses are known to do). That’s not the intention of this cleanse. My recommendation, in addition to the 3 day cleanse is to make sure you’re drinking PLENTY of water, and getting in movement through day. I hope this helps!!
Hi,
Can we heat up the drink to have it more like a warmer drink ? The infused water will come out from the fridge so very cold to have it as a first thing in your stomach in the morning.
Hi Mariem! Of course you can have it hot instead if you prefer. Sounds like a great idea. 🙂
Hi Virginia! I drink the whole thing, it’s a pretty small cup depending on how much of the infused water you use. As for the infused water, I keep that in the fridge so I can use it for this recipe through the week. Hope that helps!
do u drink the whole thing or just 1 cup or tablespoons.also do u strain it
Hey!! I have super early and busy mornings, is it possible to batch the lemon juice/apple cider vinegar/cayenne as well? Or Better to do fresh each morning?