Organic Fire Cider is a traditional folk remedy for winter health utilising apple cider vinegar, a plethora of garden herbs and potent spices to bolster and support the immune system against the cold and damp winter conditions which can weaken the immune system and lead to colds and respiratory infections. The recipe first gained interest and recognition when it was disseminated and generously shared by Rosemary Gladstar of Wild Mountain Herbs - Alison Jane, Editor-in-Chief.
Ingredients
1 medium organic onion, chopped
10 cloves of organic garlic, crushed or chopped
2 organic jalapeno peppers, chopped
Zest and juice from 1 organic lemon
1/2 cup fresh grated organic ginger root (or organic ginger root powder)
1/2 cup fresh grated organic horseradish root (or organic horseradish powder)
1 Tbsp. organic turmeric powder
1/4 tsp. organic cayenne powder
2 Tbsp. of dried rosemary leaves
Organic apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup of raw, local honey, or to taste
Method
Prepare your roots, fruits, and herbs and place them in a quart-sized glass jar. If you’ve never grated fresh horseradish, be prepared for a powerful sinus-opening experience!
Pour the apple cider vinegar in the jar until all of the ingredients are covered and the vinegar reaches the jar’s top.
Use a piece of natural parchment paper under the lid to keep the vinegar from touching the metal, or a plastic lid if you have one. Shake well.
Store in a dark, cool place for a month and remember to shake daily.
After one month, use cheesecloth to strain out the pulp, pouring the vinegar into a clean jar. Be sure to squeeze as much of the liquidy goodness as you can from the pulp while straining.
Next comes the organic raw honey. Add and stir until incorporated.
Taste your cider and add more honey until you reach the desired sweetness.
We hope you enjoy crafting your own Fire Cider this year, for your own use or perhaps as gifts. You will have taken an enjoyable and powerfully simple step in enhancing your health, and getting to know a range of widely accessible herbs and spices even better.
Please use Fire Cider with caution if you have a hiatus hernia or any damage to the esophagus. Check with your functional doctor if it is safe to consume.
Copyright The Luminaries Magazine November 2025. All Rights Reserved. No Ai use whatsoever. The recipe has been adapted from Herbal Reality, with thanks.
