Chicken Free Fresh Mint Spiced Apple Cider
There is something deeply comforting about a mug of spiced cider on a cool day, and this version takes things up a notch with a lineup of warming, aromatic ingredients that feel almost medicinal in the best possible way. Fresh mint, Ceylon cinnamon, sliced ginger, turmeric, and whole cloves all steep together in unfiltered apple cider until the liquid turns fragrant, golden, and impossibly cozy. The trick of adding the mint off the boil — rather than from the start — keeps its flavor bright and herbal rather than muddy, and a final drizzle of honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from any poultry or meat product, so there is nothing to scrutinize on a label or swap out. It is the kind of drink that looks stunning garnished with a thin apple slice and a sprig of fresh mint, but honestly tastes just as good sipped straight from the mug while it is still steaming.
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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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