Homemade Fire Cider

A bold, tangy, and spicy wellness tonic made with fresh horseradish, ginger, turmeric, citrus, and herbs infused in raw apple cider vinegar. This traditional fire cider boosts immunity, warms you from the inside, and adds zing to drinks, dressings, and marinades.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings: 48 tablespoons

Course: Condiment, Drinks

Cuisine: herbal, Wellness

Calories: 15

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Base & Infusion

3 cups organic raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar plus more to submerge ingredients
7 oz fresh horseradish, grated or roughly chopped about 1 cup
7 oz fresh ginger, grated or roughly chopped about 1 cup
2 oz fresh turmeric, grated or chopped about 1/4 cup – or 1 tbsp turmeric powder

Flavor Boosters

1 medium onion, chopped
10 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped
2–3 whole jalapeño peppers, sliced or 1/4–1/2 tsp cayenne powder
1 whole lemon, sliced
1 whole orange, sliced

Aromatic Herbs & Spices

3 sticks cinnamon
3 sprigs fresh rosemary about 0.1 oz
6 sprigs fresh thyme about 0.1 oz
1 tsp peppercorns optional

For Sweetness (Added at the End)

to taste raw honey

Method

Prep the Ingredients: Grate or chop horseradish, ginger, turmeric; slice jalapeños, lemon, and orange; chop onion; crush garlic.
Layer the Jar: Place prepared produce and spices into a clean 1.5–2 quart jar.
Add the Vinegar: Pour apple cider vinegar over ingredients until fully submerged.
Seal and Protect: Use parchment under metal lid or a plastic lid. Seal tightly.
Shake and Store: Shake gently. Store in a cool, dark place 3–4 weeks, shaking daily.
Strain: Strain through fine mesh or cheesecloth, pressing solids to extract liquid.
Sweeten and Taste: Stir in raw honey to taste. Adjust sweetness.
Store: Transfer to airtight container. Refrigerate up to 6 months or keep in cool pantry up to 3 months.

Notes

Adjust heat by using more or fewer peppers. Add extra citrus for brightness. Honey should be added after straining to keep its raw properties intact.