Description
Fire Cider Tonic is a vibrant and invigorating homemade remedy designed to boost your immune system during the chilly winter months. This spicy and tangy tonic combines the health benefits of ginger, garlic, turmeric, and more, creating a delicious drink that warms you from the inside out. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a daily health booster, Fire Cider Tonic is versatile enough to be enjoyed straight, diluted in hot water, or even used in marinades and salad dressings. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an infusion period of 4-6 weeks, crafting this wellness elixir at home is both simple and rewarding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Oranges, cut into quarters (keep the peels on)
- 2 Lemons, cut into quarters (keep the peels on)
- 2 Red onions, sliced
- 1 White onion, sliced
- 2 Jalapenos, with seeds, sliced into discs
- 7 oz. Ginger root, peeled and sliced into discs
- 2 oz. Turmeric root, peeled and sliced into discs
- 7 oz. Horseradish root, peeled and sliced into discs
- 2 Heads of garlic, crushed
- 4 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 3–4 Ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 4 Star anise
- 4 Whole rose hips
- 2 32 oz. Bottles of Apple Cider Vinegar with The Mother
- 2–3 T. Raw, local honey
Instructions
- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
- Cut oranges and lemons into quarters with their peels intact. Slice onions, jalapenos, ginger, turmeric, horseradish, and crush garlic.
- In a large glass jar, layer the fruits and vegetables. Add fresh herbs and spices.
- Pour apple cider vinegar over the ingredients until submerged. Drizzle with raw honey.
- Seal tightly and shake well. Store in a cool dark place for 4-6 weeks to infuse.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Drink
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg