Immunity in a Jar: Crafting Winter Fire Cider
Join us for a hands-on herbal workshop exploring the history, traditional uses, and practical magic of Fire Cider—a warming winter tonic made with garlic, onion, ginger, horseradish, and cayenne pepper steeped in apple cider vinegar and rooted in folk herbalism.
We’ll explore how pungent roots, warming herbs, and traditional spices work together in seasonal wellness practices and help bring warmth to the body during the colder months. This class includes a short presentation, live demonstration, tasting of three Fire Cider varieties, and guided instruction on crafting your own.
Participants will leave with practical knowledge, firsthand tasting experience, and helpful resources for continuing to make Fire Cider at home.
What You’ll Learn
- The folk origins and evolution of Fire Cider
- The key constituents and traditional uses of garlic, onion, horseradish, ginger, cayenne, and other supporting ingredients
- How to prepare three Fire Cider varieties: classic, bramble and evergreen, and turmeric-spicebush-rosemary
- How to confidently craft herbal preparations at home using simple, accessible ingredients
Who This Class Is For
Beginners, herbal-curious individuals, tea lovers expanding into wellness herbalism, and experienced students interested in a deeper or more seasonal approach.
Participants Will Take Home
- A sample of Fire Cider
- A recipe sheet and class notes
- The knowledge and confidence to craft Winter Fire Cider at home
Date and Time
Sunday, November 8, 2026
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Location
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
Price
$39 for members
$49 for nonmembers
Chicago Botanic Garden 847-835-6801.
Instructor
Carri is the founder of Apothecarri & Teas, a woman-owned herbal wellness company rooted in functional herbalism, traditional folk practices, and thoughtfully crafted organic botanical blends. She teaches practical plant wisdom, serving as a bridge between people and plants through approachable, hands-on herbal education that empowers individuals to take an active role in their everyday wellness.