Instant Fire Cider

Ok we all wish we'd made the 'proper' fire cider 6 weeks ago before we started to feel that cold coming on.....but maybe we didn't! Here is an 'instant' version -which I think works pretty well.  *Just don't plan on kissing anyone for a while after you drink it -unless they LOVE garlic! 

Ingredients

1/3 cup - Apple Cider Vinegar

1/3 cup - Lemon Juice (approx 1 lemon if it's juicy!)

1/3 cup - Honey (being from New Zealand I recommend graded Manuka honey)

1 tsp - Ginger (fresh or powdered) 

1 tsp - Garlic (fresh or powdered)

1 tsp - Turmeric (fresh or powdered)

1 tsp - Cayenne powder

Black Pepper

Now the ingredient quantities are flexible -if you are not a hot n spicy fan lessen the Cayenne, etc- personalize it. Same goes for fresh v powder -if you don't like 'bits' I recommend using powder, it more or less dissolves. 

Use a jar with a lid, add lemon and apple cider, honey and rest of the spices. Shake it up! 

If I feel something coming on - you know, that 'sort of' sore throat, or 'sort of' achey feeling -take a tablespoon every 15 mins for an hour or two. Then every half an hour / hour. It's not an exact science, but I think it can really help reduce cold time or help you avoid one altogether. The ingredients are high in vit c, and anti-inflammatory properties. 

It can be kept in the fridge for a several weeks. Just shake each time you use. 

Go brew!