Fire Cider Immune Booster
A tangy, spicy apple cider vinegar concoction loaded with immune-boosting ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 31 days
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Drink
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Fresh garlic cloves (about 1/4 cup, smashed)
- Yellow onion (1 medium, rough chopped)
- Fresh ginger (two thumbs’ worth, sliced)
- Horseradish root (2 tablespoons, grated)
- Hot peppers (1-2, any kind you like, sliced)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Black peppercorns (about 1 tsp)
- Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (enough to fill the jar)
- Honey (2-3 tablespoons or to taste)
Instructions
- Prep all the ingredients: chop garlic, onion, and ginger; grate horseradish.
- Toss everything except honey into a large glass jar.
- Pour apple cider vinegar over the ingredients until covered.
- Seal the jar, shake it a bit, and store it in a cool, dark place for about three weeks, shaking as needed.
- After three weeks, strain the liquid and mix in honey to taste.
Notes
Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of peppers and garlic to your preference. Use a wide-mouthed jar for easier handling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: immune booster, fire cider, wellness drink, apple cider vinegar