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I first tried this drink because my sister kept texting me about it. She’s a nurse who works 12-hour shifts and was desperate for something to help with her afternoon cravings. After three weeks of her sending me TikTok links, I finally gave in and made a batch.

The funny thing? I was skeptical. Another wellness trend promising miracle results with kitchen ingredients. But here’s the thing, this one actually makes sense when you look at what goes into it. It’s basically a souped-up version of the lemon ginger tea my grandmother used to make, with a few modern additions.

Natural Mounjaro is a simple 4-ingredient wellness drink that combines apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, lemon juice, and honey in warm water. It’s become popular as a morning ritual for people wanting to support digestion and reduce bloating without anything complicated. The name comes from its supposed similarity to the effects of the prescription medication Mounjaro, though let me be real with you, it’s not going to work like actual medicine. What it will do is give you a gentle, natural way to start your day that tastes surprisingly good once you get used to the tang.

What This Drink Is Actually Used For

People drink this for a few different reasons. Some want help with morning bloating. Others are looking for something to sip before meals to take the edge off hunger. And some just like how it wakes up their system better than coffee.

The apple cider vinegar is the main player here. Raw ACV contains acetic acid and probiotics that can help with digestion. Ginger adds warmth and has been used for centuries to calm upset stomachs. Lemon brings vitamin C and helps cut through the vinegar taste. Honey smooths everything out and adds its own antibacterial benefits.

I’ll be honest though. This isn’t magic. If you’re eating fast food three times a day and expecting this drink to fix everything, you’ll be disappointed. But as part of a reasonable approach to eating better? It’s a nice addition to your morning.

How to Store It

You can make this fresh each morning (takes about 3 minutes), which is what I recommend. The flavors are brightest when everything is just mixed.

If you want to prep ahead, you can combine the ginger, lemon juice, and honey in a small jar and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Each morning, just add a spoonful to warm water along with the apple cider vinegar. Don’t pre-mix the ACV since it loses some potency when sitting around.

The ginger can be grated in bulk and frozen in ice cube trays. Pop out one cube each morning. This saves time and means you always have fresh ginger ready. I learned this trick after letting too many ginger roots go bad in my produce drawer.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (not boiling, around 100-110°F)
• 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar with the mother
• Juice of half a lemon (about 1-2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon raw honey

Instructions

1. Heat your water until warm but comfortable to drink. You don’t want it hot enough to destroy the good stuff in the honey and ACV.
2. Grate the fresh ginger using a microplane or the small holes on a box grater. Fresh makes a huge difference here compared to the powdered stuff.
3. Squeeze half a lemon into a mug or glass. Pick out any seeds that fall in.
4. Add the apple cider vinegar. Make sure you’re using raw, unfiltered ACV. The cloudy stuff at the bottom (called the mother) is what you want.
5. Pour in the warm water and stir everything together.
6. Add the honey and stir until dissolved.
7. Drink it slowly on an empty stomach, about 15-20 minutes before breakfast.

Notes

Use a straw if you drink this daily. The acidity can wear on tooth enamel over time. Or just rinse your mouth with plain water after finishing.

Start with less ACV if you’re new to this. Half a tablespoon works fine while your system adjusts. Some people find the full amount too intense at first.

The Brazilian version of this drink uses butterfly pea flower tea instead of plain water, which gives it a beautiful purple color that turns pink when you add the lemon. It’s the same health benefits, just prettier in a glass.

You can swap the honey for maple syrup if you prefer, or skip the sweetener entirely once you get used to the taste. I actually like it better without honey now, but that took about two weeks of regular drinking.

If you want more of a kick, add a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper. It’s not for everyone, but some people swear by the extra metabolism boost.