Description
Fire Cider Tonic is a potent, homemade herbal tonic known for its immune-boosting properties. Made with fresh oranges, lemons, ginger, horseradish, garlic, raw honey, and apple cider vinegar, this traditional remedy infuses these powerful ingredients over several weeks to create a tangy, spicy elixir perfect for supporting overall health.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 Oranges (quartered)
- 2 Lemons (quartered)
Roots and Aromatics
- 7 oz Ginger root (peeled and sliced)
- 7 oz Horseradish root (peeled and sliced)
- 2 Heads of garlic (crushed)
Liquids and Sweeteners
- 2 bottles Apple Cider Vinegar with The Mother (enough to fully submerge ingredients)
- 2-3 tbsp Raw honey
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather and wash all fresh produce thoroughly to ensure cleanliness and safety.
- Cut Citrus: Quarter the oranges and lemons, keeping their peels intact to retain essential oils and flavor.
- Slice and Crush: Slice the ginger and horseradish roots and crush the garlic to release their potent juices and compounds.
- Layer Ingredients: In a large glass jar, layer the oranges, lemons, ginger, horseradish, and garlic evenly to ensure balanced infusion.
- Add Vinegar: Pour apple cider vinegar with the mother over the layered ingredients, making sure all solids are completely submerged to prevent spoilage.
- Sweeten and Seal: Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of raw honey on top for sweetness and natural preservation, then seal the jar tightly.
- Store and Steep: Place the jar in a cool, dark place and allow the tonic to steep for 4 to 6 weeks, shaking gently every few days to mix ingredients and distribute flavors.
- Strain and Bottle: After steeping, strain the solids through a fine mesh or cheesecloth and transfer the infused liquid into clean jars for storage and use.
Notes
- Use a non-metallic lid or cover it with parchment under the lid to avoid any reaction with vinegar.
- The tonic can be taken daily by the tablespoon to support immunity.
- Adjust honey to taste based on desired sweetness and personal preference.
- Keep the jar in a cool, dark place to enhance preservation and flavor development.
- Ensure all fresh produce is organic or thoroughly washed to reduce pesticides and contaminants.
- The tonic improves with age; longer steeping times deepen flavor and potency.
