They’re vibrant, spicy, potent (oh yeah), and tasty, too! They’re also great for stimulating digestion and warming you up from the inside out, no matter the season. Let’s make (fire cider) shots!
What is Fire Cider?
Fire cider is a spicy vinegar tonic popularized by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar beginning in the 1980s. It’s been embraced for its ability to support the immune system and help fight colds, flus, and other infections. Gladstar’s original formulation includes vinegar, garlic, onions, horseradish, ginger, spicy peppers, and sometimes turmeric or echinacea. The combination is steeped for weeks, allowing the flavors to develop. The following is our inspired version with similar ingredients and benefits but a shorter preparation time.
How to Make Quick “Fire Cider”
Our quick “fire cider” comes together by blending tangy apple cider vinegar and lime, sweet pineapple and honey, anti-inflammatory turmeric and black pepper, and spicy ginger, garlic, and cayenne. Horseradish is an optional but classic addition for even more potency. By blending instead of steeping the mixture, the medicinal properties infuse into the vinegar in a matter of seconds instead of weeks. After blending, we pour it through a fine mesh strainer to remove the pulp. The result is a punchy, medicinal mixture that keeps in the refrigerator for weeks. We hope you LOVE our inspired take on fire cider! It’s:VibrantTangySpicyPotentQuick & easy& Full of health benefits! It’s the perfect tonic to have around for chilly weather, cold and flu season, and to boost digestion before meals!
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