Tree Nut Free Rosemary Fire Cider Tonic
Fire cider is one of those old-fashioned wellness tonics that has earned its cult following for good reason — it's bold, bright, and genuinely invigorating. This version layers fresh horseradish, ginger, turmeric, and garlic with citrus zest and juice, then ties it all together with fragrant rosemary sprigs and raw apple cider vinegar. The result is a deeply golden, sharp-smelling liquid that tastes like it means business. Because it's built entirely from whole roots, fresh aromatics, and pantry staples, there's nothing here to second-guess — no hidden additives, no shared-facility concerns, just clean, straightforward ingredients. The two-to-four-week infusion period does the heavy lifting while you simply shake the jar once a day, making this a surprisingly hands-off project. When it's ready, you can knock back a straight one-ounce shot for maximum impact or mellow it out with warm water and a drizzle of extra honey. Either way, it's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a bottle of in the fridge all season long.
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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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