Our classic fire cider is inspired by a traditional apple cider vinegar-based tonic which has been passed through the herbal community for decades. Fire cider is delightfully warming, spicy, sweet, and sour all at the same time. Also called fire tonic, it can be enjoyed on its own or blended into salad dressings, rice dishes, and soups for a healthful and tasty culinary addition.

Our classic fire cider is a version of an age-old folk recipe composed of traditional kitchen ingredients such as horseradish root, ginger root, and garlic. Thoroughly enjoyed by the spoonful or even shot glass full, we also savor our classic fire tonic in a variety of culinary recipes including vinaigrettes, lentils, rice dishes, marinades, and sauces. Additionally, Mountain Rose Herbs fire cider can be substituted for plain apple cider vinegar in culinary applications and drizzled on roasted vegetables or blended into hummus to add an extra pop of flavor and a welcomed wellness kick.

A staple of modern-day herbalism, fire cider is all at once warming, spicy, sweet, and sour and is steeped in decades of tradition. Like the herbalists that create them, each rendition of this time-honored recipe is slightly different and an expression of personal creativity. Classic fire cider is a delicious, go-to tonic to support overall wellbeing during the wet, cold months or anytime of the year.

If you’d like to try your hand at making your own fire cider, try our speedy fire cider recipe or our traditional fire cider recipe twists with two tangy twists.