I opened my first batch just about a week ago! I shared it with many friends at a gathering I hosted and it was a hit, the first batch is almost gone. I strategically served shots of spicy fire cider before serving a shot of the more smooth and soothing beet kvass. The first batch of fire cider wasn't terrible, but it was certainly more bitter than I had expected. I attribute this to the large amount of very fresh horse radish root I used. The strained horseradish, ginger, tu

This is a traditional tonic that is know as fire cider, fire tonic, seven thieves tonic and master tonic. It is a variation of the century old oxymel, an herbal preparation made with a base of apple cider vinegar and honey. This food tonic has experienced scrutiny over the past few years when the name "fire cider" was legally trademarked by a company you might have seen around your local market that has a pirate on the label (Shire City brand). Many have chosen to boycott thi

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