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
Thursday, November 5, 2026
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location
Lake Katherine Nature Center
7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Price
$25 per person for the workshop
$40 per person for the workshop with two cocktails
Alcohol is offered only with the $40 ticket option at the Lake Katherine location. Contact Lake Katherine at 708-361-1873 to purchase tickets.
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.