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Fire Cider

An amazing tonic that helps to boost the immune system.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 64 one-ounce

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 head garlic chopped
  • 1 horseradish root chopped
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • 1 lemon zest, juice, sliced
  • 1 lime zest, juice, sliced
  • 1 orange zest, juice, sliced
  • 2 rosemary sprigs
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 1/2 tsp peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp dried cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp dried red pepper
  • cinnamon stick
  • 1-2 32oz bottles raw apple cider vinegar with "mother"
  • 1 cup raw honey or to taste (optional)
  • turmeric chopped (optional)
  • echinacea (optional)
  • jalapeno chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place herbs in a half-gallon canning jar and cover with raw apple cider vinegar by at least 3-4 inches
  • Cover tightly (some say a plastic lid is better)
  • Allow to brew in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks. Shake daily
  • Strain the liquid, squeeze the herbs out well. A nut bag or cheesecloth is very helpful
  • Add honey to taste (warming can help a bit)
  • Rebottle and store in the fridge