Description
Fire Cider Tonic is a zesty, homemade elixir bursting with wellness benefits designed to keep your immune system strong during the winter months. This vibrant blend combines fresh fruits, spices, and roots known for their health-boosting properties. Whether taken as a daily shot or used to enhance meals, Fire Cider Tonic is versatile and easy to prepare. With simple ingredients and minimal fuss, you can create a powerhouse tonic that not only tastes great but also supports your overall well-being. Plus, it has a long shelf life, making it an ideal prep-ahead option for those chilly days.
Ingredients
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- 2 oranges (quartered with peels)
- 2 lemons (quartered with peels)
- 2 red onions (sliced)
- 1 white onion (sliced)
- 2 jalapenos (sliced)
- 7 oz. ginger root (peeled and sliced)
- 2 oz. turmeric root (peeled and sliced)
- 7 oz. horseradish root (peeled and sliced)
- 2 heads of garlic (crushed)
- Fresh rosemary
- Ceylon cinnamon sticks
- Star anise
- Whole rose hips
- 2 bottles apple cider vinegar
- Raw honey
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly.
- Cut oranges and lemons into quarters, keeping peels on; slice onions, jalapenos, ginger, turmeric, and horseradish; crush garlic.
- Layer chopped ingredients in clean glass jars until three-quarters full.
- Pour apple cider vinegar over ingredients until submerged, leaving space at the top for expansion.
- Add raw honey to taste and stir gently.
- Seal jars tightly and shake gently to mix.
- Store in a cool dark place for at least two weeks, shaking daily.
- After steeping, strain out solids using cheesecloth or fine strainer; store liquid in clean jars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Drink
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg