Celery Free Fire Cider Tonic
This fiery, fermented tonic is the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and honestly, it tastes like it too. Raw horseradish, fresh ginger, turmeric, garlic, citrus zest, and a hit of cayenne all steep together in raw apple cider vinegar for two weeks, building into something bold, bright, and deeply aromatic. A swirl of raw honey at the end softens the sharp edges just enough to make it sippable and craveable. The whole lineup here is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden plant extracts sneaking in. Store-bought wellness shots and tonics can be a minefield for anyone avoiding celery seed or celery extract, which show up in more products than you'd expect. Making your own means you control every single ingredient from jar to glass. After straining and chilling, it keeps for up to six months in the fridge — a small daily shot that packs a serious punch.
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16 servings
- ½ cup fresh horseradish root, peeled and finely grated
- ½ cup fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- ¼ cup fresh turmeric root, peeled and finely grated (or 2 tsp ground turmeric)
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp black peppercorns, lightly crushed
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
- 3–4 tbsp raw honey, to taste
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the grated horseradish, grated ginger, grated turmeric, sliced garlic, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, crushed black peppercorns, and cayenne to a clean 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar. Tuck in the rosemary sprig, if using.
- 2
Pour the apple cider vinegar over the solids, pressing them down gently so everything is submerged. The jar should be nearly full; if the solids are not covered, add a splash more vinegar.
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