Vintage Remedy: Pink Flower Fire Cider

A spicy, warming, old-fashioned herbal preparation made with roots, berries, herbs, apple cider vinegar and honey. This simple guide walks you through making your own batch at home, plus a breakdown of what each ingredient brings to the jar.

A little fire for the colder months — straight from your own kitchen.

Pink Flower Fire Cider

The traditional Fire Cider recipe amped up with extra nutritional benefits and a beautiful pink hue!

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Servings: 0.5 gallons

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup+ horseradish root sliced
• ½ cup+ ginger root sliced
• 1 medium onion diced
• head of garlic cloves diced
• ½ cup dried elderberries
• ½ cup dried rosehips
• ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
• ¼ cup black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper or 4 full dried peppers
• apple cider vinegar with the mother
• honey

Method

 

Instructions:

1. Instructions:
2. Add all dry ingredients to a ½ gallon jar or split between two quart jars.
3. Fill jar with apple cider vinegar to the bottom of the lip.
4. Cover with wax paper and put the lid ring on (not using wax paper will rust metal lids).
5. Place in a dark and cool cupboard for 3-4 weeks – the longer the better.
6. Once infusing is done, strain into a clean jar and add honey – amount will depend on your desired taste.
7. Store in the fridge. Can last from 6 months up to a year if stored properly.
8. Discard the cider if you notice mold, unusual discoloration, off smells, or changes in texture.

How to Use:

1. For most adults, a maintenance dose consists of:
2. 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon per day. Once daily, typically in the morning to wake up
3. the digestive tract. Take straight or diluted in a small glass of warm water or juice to
4. protect tooth enamel from the acidity.
5. Suggested dosage when sickness attacks:
6. 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon every 3 to 4 hours.
7. *Tip: Stir your dose into a cup of hot water with a little lemon and raw honey. This
8. makes a soothing tea that coats the throat while the Fire Cider works.
9. Fire Cider for Kids
10. Kids can be a little more sensitive to strong herbs and spicy ingredients than adults, so when it comes to Fire Cider, a little goes a long way. If you’re introducing it to a child, start slowly and always dilute it well.
11. A few things to keep in mind:
12. Always dilute it. Don’t give children straight Fire Cider. The vinegar and strong spices can be hard on little stomachs and can be tough on their teeth, too.
13. Start with just a tiny amount. A drop or two mixed into water, juice, or another drink is a good place to start. See how they tolerate both the flavor and the heat before increasing the amount.
14. Keep the spice level in mind. Fire Cider can be quite potent! If your child doesn’t tolerate spicy foods well, you may want to make a milder batch or use a smaller amount.
15. No honey for babies under one. Honey should never be given to infants under 12 months because of the risk of infant botulism.

Notes

Children’s dosage:

2–5 Years	1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon	Once daily (or as needed)	Must be heavily diluted in juice or honey.
6–12 Years	1/2 to 1 teaspoon	Once daily	Dilute in at least 4oz of liquid.
Teens (13+)	1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon	Once daily	Similar to adult maintenance dose.

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