Support your immune system with this invigorating fire cider recipe, a tangy infusion of apple cider vinegar, honey, and powerful herbs like ginger and garlic. Perfect for warding off seasonal cold symptoms, this homemade tonic brings warmth and vitality to every sip!
Prep time: PT15M
Total time: PT17295M
Rating
5 stars (25 reviews)
Keywords
fire cider, best fire cider, easy fire cider recipe
Ingredients
4 cups unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh turmeric
1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup coarsely grated fresh horseradish
1/2 cup chopped garlic
1 bunch fresh thyme
1/2 cup halved fresh rosehips
1 whole lemon (chopped)
1 whole lime (chopped)
1 whole orange (chopped, or 2 mandarins)
2 whole fresh habanero peppers (chopped)
Categories
Beverage
Cuisine
American
Steps
Layer prepared ingredients into a clean 1/2 gallon glass jar then cover them with the apple cider vinegar.
Cover the jar with a lid and let sit at room temperature out of the sun for 2 weeks.
Strain liquid into a bowl, pressing the ingredients with the back of a spoon to release as much liquid as possible, and discard everything else.
Pour the strained liquid into a clean quart jar.
Optionally sweeten the fire cider to taste with raw honey or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version.
Cover the jar with a lid and store at room temperature out of the sun for up to 6 months.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 15 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Protein: 0.3 g
Fat: 0.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Sugar: 0.4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Reviews
Marissa on 2026-01-13 (5 stars): I just found your recipe and can’t wait to try it. I have made Fire Cider in the past. I first discovered the stuff at a small organic store in Mt Shasta Ca. and I instantly wanted to make my own.
My recipe was similar to yours though one different ingredient I added was Burdock root. It is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, helps digestion as a prebiotic fiber, and shows promise in supporting liver health, blood sugar, and circulation.
ONE IMPORTANT TIP!
If I had one important tip to offer with making Fire Cider, having learned the hard way, I suggest wearing gloves when straining. I made this mistake and discovered how much fire cider lives up to its name. Having squeezed the veggies and herbs I soaked by hand left me with red, burning arms for the next few weeks. It was a lesson I’ll never forget.
Monique on 2026-01-04 (5 stars): Finally made this for the first time and even added fresh thyme and sage from the garden. Wondering if it’s ok that some of these ingredients are floating at the top and not fully covered by the ACV? Any suggestions if it’s not ok? Thanks so much!
