Oats Free Fresh Mint Spiced Apple Cider
There is something deeply comforting about a mug of warm spiced cider on a cool day, and this version takes that familiar feeling somewhere genuinely special. Fresh mint, Ceylon cinnamon, sliced ginger, turmeric, and whole cloves steep together in unfiltered apple cider until the whole kitchen smells incredible. The combination sounds bold, but the result is surprisingly balanced — bright and herbal from the mint, warmly spiced from the cinnamon and cloves, with a gentle golden depth from the turmeric. A touch of honey at the end lets you dial in exactly the sweetness you want. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grain-based additives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, wholesome sipping. Garnished with a thin apple slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's also pretty enough to serve to guests without any extra effort. Whether you're curled up solo or hosting a cozy gathering, this cider is the kind of thing people will ask you to make again.
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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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