Gut Friendly Fresh Mint Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that feels like a hug from the inside out. Unfiltered apple cider brings natural gut-supporting goodness to the base, while fresh ginger and ground turmeric — both celebrated for their digestive and anti-inflammatory properties — make every sip feel genuinely nourishing. Ceylon cinnamon is a thoughtful choice here too, offering a gentler, more delicate spice than the cassia variety you'll find in most pantries. Fresh mint rounds everything out with a cool, soothing note that settles the stomach as beautifully as it perfumes the kitchen. A touch of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness without overdoing it. The whole process is slow and gentle — no hard boiling, just a quiet simmer that coaxes out every layer of flavor while keeping the ingredients intact. It's the rare warm drink that tastes indulgent and leaves you feeling genuinely good.
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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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