Fire Cider Recipe

We seriously love making this Fire Cider every year. It’s become a total staple in our kitchen and for a good reason! This spicy, zesty tonic is packed with flavor and functional ingredients that support your immune system through the colder months.

If you’ve never made Fire Cider before, don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds. Just prep your ingredients, toss them into a jar, and let the vinegar work its magic. A few weeks later, you’ll have a homemade wellness booster that’s as tasty as it is effective.

TOOLS:

• Mason jar
• Tough Top Lid
• Smart Funnel

INGREDIENTS: 

Makes one half gallon Mason jars. 

• 1 medium red onion
• 1 orange 
• 1 lemon 
• 2 hot peppers
• 4-5 inch turmeric or 1-2 tsp powder
• 4-5 inch fresh ginger
• 1 tsp peppercorns 
• 2-3 sprigs rosemary (thyme and sage also work well!)
  
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• raw honey (after fermenting)
• 10 cloves garlic
• apple cider vinegar (homemade works best, but if you buy from the store, look for one the has the "mother")

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Wash and chop/slice/grate everything—no need to overthink it.
2. Add everything (except honey and ACV) to a Mason jar.
3. Cover fully with the apple cider vinegar.
4. Seal with Tough Top lid and store in a cool dark place, shaking daily for 4-6 weeks.
5. Once it’s done, strain using your Smart Funnel and stir in honey to taste.
6. Store in the fridge and enjoy!

Fire Cider isn’t just delicious—it’s packed with benefits:

-Ginger, garlic, turmeric, and onion bring the heat and support immunity

-Citrus adds a dose of vitamin C

-Apple cider vinegar is great for digestion

-Raw honey helps balance out the sharpness (and has its own soothing properties)

How to use it:

- Splash it into tea, mocktails, or sparkling water
- A spoon a day in the morning or as needed
- Use it in salad dressings or marinades 

*This recipe is super flexible, so make it your own! Add extra heat, more citrus, or skip the garlic; totally up to you.