Almond Free Fresh Mint Spiced Apple Cider
There is something deeply comforting about a warm mug of spiced cider on a cool day, and this version takes that familiar feeling somewhere genuinely special. Fresh mint joins Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and cloves in a slow, gentle simmer that coaxes out layers of warmth and brightness without ever rushing the process. The result is fragrant, complex, and just sweet enough — finished with a touch of honey that you can dial up or down to your liking. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there is no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required. Unfiltered apple cider gives the base a rich, cloudy depth that grocery-store juice simply cannot match, and the fine-mesh straining step ensures a silky, clean pour every time. Garnished with a thin apple slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes — the kind of drink that makes guests think you spent far more effort than you actually did.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh-pressed apple cider (unfiltered)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 whole cloves
- 1–2 tbsp honey, to taste
For serving
- 4 thin apple slices, for serving (optional)
- 4 small fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon stick, sliced ginger, ground turmeric, and whole cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm, stirring once or twice, until the cider just begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges, about 8–10 minutes — do not bring to a full boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low, add the fresh mint leaves, and stir to submerge them. Simmer gently for 8 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and the mint has turned a deep, slightly wilted green.
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