Witches Brew aka Fire Cider aka Dragon's Breath

I first made Witches Brew during my Herbal Medicine Module in Midwifery school, and I find her to be like Elderberry Syrup's spicy step-sister! 

If you've never made this spicy concoction, you'll soon understand the name! Filled with immune supporting herbs & tonics, Witches Brew is definitely something you should have in your "Wellness Cabinet". 

You'll want to gather organic ingredients for your Witches Brew, and 1 qt Glass Jar with a plastic lid if possible. Ball jars normally come with metal lids, but we don't want the vinegar in the concoction to touch the lid, so you'll want to put a piece of parchment or wax paper on the jar before screwing the lid on. It's also pretty easy to find plastic lids in the canning aisle at your store.

Ingredients:

16 oz Apple Cider Vinegar
1 large Lemon, juiced
1/2 cup Horseradish Root, grated
1 medium Onion, chopped
10 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 cup Ginger, grated
1  tablespoon Turmeric Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Powder
1/4 c Honey (to be used later)

*You can also add things like cinnamon sticks, star anise, jalapeno, cayenne peppers, rosemary, peppercorns, echinacea, etc. - its totally up to you!

Directions:
1. Gather all your herbs, roots, and fruits and put into your glass jar. I normally chop my
    horseradish root but I grated it this time and whoa, it stings the nostrils haha 
2. It doesn't really matter what order you put things in, but I started with the garlic, roots,
    lemon juice, powders, onion & then topped with Apple Cider Vinegar.
3. Place a piece of parchment/wax paper on top of the jar, or grab your plastic lid, and
    shake well.
4. Store in a cool dark place for few weeks, remembering to shake it daily, and swapping
    out the paper if needed.
5. Using a flour sack or cheesecloth, strain the pulp and return the liquid to a clean jar.
6. Add in your 1/4 cup of honey, or more to taste. It should still be "hot", just enough honey
    for it to go down easier! 

You can store this in a cool, dark, cabinet, where it will keep for several months, or in the fridge for a longer shelf-life. 

A shot a day during cold season is a helpful boost to your immune system & fights off inflammation. You can increase to a few-several teaspoons a day when sick.