High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Fresh Mint Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel like a celebration. The base is fresh-pressed, unfiltered apple cider — naturally sweet on its own — so there's no need for any added syrups or sweeteners beyond a touch of honey to finish. That matters more than it sounds, because most commercial spiced ciders and flavored drinks are loaded with corn syrup derivatives that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and real: Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, a whisper of turmeric, and a generous handful of fresh mint that blooms into something almost floral as it simmers low and slow. The layering of spices gives the cider a warmth that builds gradually, while the mint keeps it bright and lively rather than heavy. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve leaves you with a beautifully clear, jewel-toned drink that looks as good as it tastes. Ladle it into mugs, tuck in a thin apple slice and a sprig of mint, and it's honestly hard to believe something this elegant came together in under half an hour.
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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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