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Homemade Fire Cider Immunity Tonic Shots: Easy Recipe

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This homemade fire cider immunity tonic shots recipe is my go-to for staying ahead of cold season—it’s easy, pungent, and effective. A simple blend of apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, horseradish, and honey, it takes just 20 minutes of prep and a few weeks of steeping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
  • ¼ cup raw honey (or more to taste)
  • 10 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 3-inch piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
  • 2-inch piece fresh turmeric root, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2-inch piece fresh horseradish root, peeled and grated
  • ½ medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 small fresh jalapeño, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)
  • Strips from 1 organic lemon peel (optional)
  • A few slices astragalus root (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your aromatics: Peel and crush the garlic cloves with the flat side of your knife. Slice the ginger and turmeric into thin coins (about ⅛-inch thick). Peel and grate the horseradish. Roughly chop the onion. Slice the jalapeño into thin rings.
  2. Layer everything in a quart-sized mason jar: Start with the garlic and onion at the bottom. Then add the ginger, turmeric, horseradish, and jalapeño. Toss in the black peppercorns and cayenne. If using rosemary or lemon peel, add those now. Don’t pack too tight.
  3. Pour in the apple cider vinegar using a funnel until ingredients are completely submerged, leaving about an inch of headspace. Use a clean spoon or chopstick to release any air bubbles.
  4. Seal the jar tightly and shake well. Then unscrew the lid slightly (a quarter turn) to let gas escape.
  5. Store in a cool, dark place for 2 to 4 weeks. Shake gently every few days.
  6. After 2 weeks, start tasting. If strong enough, it’s ready. If you want more intensity, let it go another week.
  7. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into a large bowl or measuring cup. Squeeze out every last drop (wear gloves).
  8. Stir in the raw honey until dissolved. Start with ¼ cup and add more to taste.
  9. Pour the finished fire cider into a clean bottle or jar. Seal and refrigerate.

Notes

Don’t chop ingredients too small; big chunks infuse slowly and strain cleanly. Grate horseradish near an open window to avoid fumes. Place a paper towel or parchment paper under the jar lid to prevent rusting. Don’t skip the black pepper—it boosts turmeric absorption. Label your jar with the date. Fire cider keeps up to 6 months in the refrigerator. Do not heat it to preserve raw honey and live enzymes.

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