Fire vinegar

What is Apothicari Fire Vinegar?

• Apothicari’s Fire Vinegar is an unpasteurized organic apple cider vinegar in which spices such as ginger, turmeric, garlic, onion, horseradish, cayenne pepper, and a blend of garden herbs are steeped for several weeks. This is an artisanal product whose ingredients are mostly grown on our organic farm, Les Jardins de la Minga, in Baie-St-Paul in Charlevoix. We call it “Culinary Tonic” because it’s a concentrated blend of exquisite flavors that’s versatile enough to add to salad dressings, marinades, sauces, soups, mayonnaise, croutons, Bloody Caesars, and more. See our recipes.

A unique local product

• In addition to our fields, our tunnels and two electrically heated greenhouses allow us to grow all the macerated ingredients for Apothicari Fire Vinegar directly on the farm, from the most common ones such as garlic and onions to the most exotic ones such as ginger and turmeric. When the season does not allow for a harvest that follows our production of Vinaigre de Feu, Quebec organic producers are always prioritized, because at Apothicari, as at Les Jardins de la Minga, concern for the environment and quality are important values to us. That's why it's so important for us to offer a product made with organic, local ingredients whose quality gives Apothicari's Vinaigre de Feu its unique taste.

Product history

• Apothicari Fire Vinegar is a recipe inspired by fire cider, a remedy created by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar in the late 1970s. Since each ingredient is known for its health benefits, it was used as an immune booster for the whole family. I made it for my friends and family for a long time, but it wasn't until 2022 that we decided to refine the recipe to make it a culinary tonic. It has the same ingredients and the same benefits, but the unique flavor of the recipe makes it very versatile in the kitchen.