Description
Fire cider is a tangy, spicy tonic that invigorates your senses and warms your soul. This homemade elixir combines the bold flavors of garlic, ginger, and hot peppers with apple cider vinegar, creating a health-boosting drink perfect for chilly days or as a flavorful addition to cocktails and salads. Easy to make and customize, fire cider is not just a remedy; it’s a celebration of vibrant tastes that you can enjoy straight up or mixed in various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 cup garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup hot peppers (jalapeños or habaneros), sliced
- ½ cup honey (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Peel and chop ginger and garlic into small pieces. Slice hot peppers while wearing gloves.
- In a large mason jar, combine chopped ginger, garlic, hot peppers, and lemon zest.
- Pour apple cider vinegar over the mix until fully submerged.
- Seal the jar tightly and shake well. Store in a cool dark place for 2-4 weeks, shaking occasionally to infuse flavors.
- After steeping, strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer into another container, squeezing out excess liquid.
- If desired, stir in honey while the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- Transfer to bottles for storage or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg