15-Minute “Fire Cider”

• servings: 16 servings
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2/3 cup raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple*, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled

1 (1-inch) piece fresh horseradish root*, peeled ((optional))

1 large clove garlic, peeled

1/4 small lime ((peel included if organic // 1/4 small lime is ~20 g))

1 ½ Tbsp honey ((raw, local preferred // if vegan, sub maple syrup or agave))

1/2-3/4 tsp ground turmeric*

1 pinch ground black pepper

1/8 tsp ground cayenne

Directions

Wash and prep your fresh produce (pineapple, ginger, garlic, and lime).

To a high-speed blender, add all ingredients (apple cider vinegar, pineapple, ginger, horseradish (optional), garlic, lime, honey, turmeric*, black pepper, and cayenne). Blend on high for 30-45 seconds or until there are no large pieces remaining. If you don’t have a powerful blender, this may take longer.

Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring glass or bowl, using the back of a wooden spoon to squish and stir the pulp so all of the liquid comes through. Discard the leftover pulp.

You should now have a lovely orange-colored tonic with no lumps. Taste and adjust as needed, adding more honey for sweetness, turmeric for earthiness, or cayenne for heat — it should be potent!

Drink as desired. We love it as a shot before meals for stimulating digestion. You can also add it to salad dressings, marinades, or cocktails, or make mocktails by adding to sparkling water.

Store in a glass bottle or jar in the refrigerator for up to 4-6 weeks. Separation is normal — give it a shake before serving.