How to Make Fire Tonic
It’s known to get your blood pumping, speed up digestion, boost your immune system AND your energy!
YOU CAN:
Take it by the spoonful for cold and flu
Dilute in hot water for tea
Mix with juice, cider, or seltzer
Add to a cocktail
Next day: Hangover cure!
Use in salad dressing or marinade
Whatever else you think of!
This should age for a month or more.
Fire Tonic Recipe
1 c horseradish root, scrubbed
1/2 c ginger root, peeled
8-10 cloves of garlic, peeled
1 large onion, peeled
1 large orange, unpeeled
1 lemon, unpeeled
2-3 habanero or jalapeno peppers, stems removed
1 Tbs ground turmeric or 3 Tbs fresh, grated
4 rosemary sprigs or 2 Tbs dried
1/4 tsp cayenne or 1 tsp black peppercorns
2 cups + raw apple cider vinegar to cover
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2-4 Tbs raw honey, or more to taste
Coarsely grate the horseradish and ginger. Crush the garlic.
Roughly chop the onion and peppers. Place all in half-gallon jar along with rosemary, turmeric, and cayenne. Squeeze in the citrus, then toss in the rinds. Pour in vinegar to cover. Lay a piece of parchment on top, then tightly screw on metal lid.
Swirl or shake to combine all ingredients. Store in a dark cool spot for a month+, shaking it once a day.
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Strain through cheesecloth lined strainer into a clean jar. Squeeze out the solids. Add your honey to taste, and give it a go! Whoop•
Should keep in fridge or cool, dark place for up to a year.