Wash and chop ginger, horseradish, onion, and hot peppers into small pieces. Peel and crush garlic cloves. Slice lemon. You don’t need to peel the roots if they’re fresh and clean.

Add ginger, horseradish, onion, garlic, hot peppers, lemon, and herbs to a quart jar.

Pour raw apple cider vinegar over the mixture until all ingredients are fully submerged. Leave 1 inch of headspace at the top.

Place a piece of parchment paper over the mouth of the jar before adding the lid to protect it from corrosion. Shake gently.

Store in a cool, dark place. Shake once daily if possible to encourage extraction.

After 3–4 weeks, strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bowl.

Stir in raw honey to taste. Some prefer a sweeter fire cider, others just a hint. I don't always do this but it helps with kids getting it down so if you're planning on giving this remedy to your children, I'd encourage you to sweeten it.

Pour into clean bottles or jars. Label with the date and store in a cool pantry or refrigerator.