Mustard Free Fresh Mint Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets gently simmered with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and whole cloves until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible — then a handful of fresh mint leaves goes in to add a bright, cooling lift that balances all that warmth beautifully. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in exactly the right level of sweetness. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden condiment-based additives or spice blends that sometimes sneak in unwanted extras. The slow, gentle heat keeps the flavors mellow and layered rather than sharp, and straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve leaves you with a silky, clear cider that looks as good as it tastes. Ladled into mugs and topped with a thin apple slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's genuinely beautiful enough to serve to guests. This is the kind of recipe you'll come back to every time the temperature drops.
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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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