FIRE CIDER: Workshop

Get ready to chop, mash, and brew your way into cold and flu season with a jar of something fierce. Fire cider is that spicy, sweet, tangy herbal tonic that makes your eyebrows jump and your sinuses throw a little parade. Join The Herbal Ritual at their Oakland apothecary for a hands-on hour of turning humble kitchen heroes into a bubbling jar of liquid sunshine (with a kick).

We'll get our hands dirty with the classic cast of characters: horseradish, garlic, ginger, onions, and whatever other zesty ingredients show up to the party. You'll learn how each one earns its spot in the jar, how fire cider can support your body as the weather turns cold and the sniffles start circulating, and how to make your own batch at home. Expect a little tearing up from the onions (we promise it's the onions), some excellent smells, and plenty of tips for tweaking the recipe to suit your taste buds.

Come ready to chop, mash, sip, and ask all your questions. Wear something that can handle a splash or two, and prepare to leave with the know-how to brew a fiery, delicious remedy in your own kitchen. Your future self, wrapped in a blanket and feeling pretty smug about that jar on the shelf, will thank you.