Low Iodine Rosemary Fire Cider Tonic
This bold, plant-based tonic is built entirely from fresh roots, citrus, and aromatics — making it a naturally smart fit for anyone navigating iodine restrictions. Horseradish, ginger, turmeric, and garlic come together in a raw apple cider vinegar base that gets more complex and potent with every passing day of infusion. The two-to-four-week steeping process does the heavy lifting, drawing out every sharp, warming note from the solids until the liquid turns a deep, burnished gold. Lemon and orange add brightness that cuts through the heat, while rosemary brings an herbal, almost piney depth that makes this feel like more than just a wellness shot. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no guesswork about hidden additives or iodine-containing fillers that can sneak into packaged health tonics. A one-ounce pour straight from the bottle is a bracing, invigorating ritual, but stirring it into warm water with a drizzle of honey turns it into something genuinely soothing and easy to sip. Once you have a bottle chilling in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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16 servings
- ¼ cup fresh horseradish root, peeled and finely grated
- ¼ cup fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh turmeric root, peeled and finely grated
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, zest juice and juice
- 1 orange, zest juice and juice
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 cups raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
- 2 tbsp raw honey, plus more for serving
Instructions
- 1
Add the grated horseradish, ginger, and turmeric to a clean quart-size glass jar. Add the sliced garlic, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, and rosemary sprigs.
- 2
Pour the apple cider vinegar over the aromatics, making sure all solids are submerged. Stir in the honey until dissolved. Seal the jar tightly.
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