Fire Cider Tonic

January 2024 - Drinks

Dive into the rich history and benefits of this traditional tonic. Boost your immune system, aid digestion, and soothe your stuffy nose with just a shot. Grab the ingredients and blend your own or conveniently pick up a premade bottle. Don’t forget, it’s not working if your eyes don’t water a little bit!

Directions

Add all the ingredients except for honey and vinegar to a mason jar.
Pour in apple cider vinegar until the ingredients are covered and close with lid. If the lid is metal, place a piece of parchment paper under the lid to prevent the vinegar from reacting to the metal.
Place in a dark cupboard 4 to 6 weeks, shaking daily.
Strain with a cheesecloth or fine strainer and discard the fruits and spices, retaining the liquid. Stir in the honey.
Keep refrigerated for up to 12 months.

Usage:
Take 1 tsp daily to help boost immunity and soothe colds and flu. Use as a salad dressing or stir 1 tbsp into herbal tea.

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

1 bulb garlic (6–8 cloves), crushed

1 lemon, sliced with juice and peel

1/2 an orange, sliced with juice and peel

1 cinnamon stick

½ cup fresh ginger, grated (or 2 tsp powder)

½ cup fresh turmeric, grated (or 2 tsp powder)

1 tbsp horseradish

1 tbsp black peppercorns

1 jalapeno, sliced

1 sprig fresh rosemary

1 sprig fresh thyme

½ tsp cayenne pepper

½ cup honey (or to taste)

apple cider vinegar, to cover ingredients.