Nitrate & Nitrite Free Rosemary Fire Cider Tonic
Fire cider is one of those old-fashioned wellness tonics that earns its reputation the moment you crack open the jar and get hit with that sharp, golden aroma. This version layers horseradish, ginger, turmeric, garlic, and bright citrus into raw apple cider vinegar for a brew that is bold, warming, and genuinely good for you. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — no cured meats, no packaged shortcuts, nothing that could sneak in unwanted preservatives or additives. That makes it a natural fit for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their body, since the entire recipe is built from roots, rinds, and raw pantry staples. The two-to-four-week infusion period does the heavy lifting, coaxing deep flavor and a gorgeous amber color out of those aromatics while you just shake the jar once a day. When it's ready, a single two-tablespoon shot delivers a fiery, tangy kick that wakes you up better than most things in a bottle. Stir it into warm water with a drizzle of honey and it becomes something almost soothing — proof that the most powerful ingredients are usually the simplest ones.
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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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