Pork 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 things well beyond the standard grocery store mix. Unfiltered apple cider gets a long, gentle simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a whisper of turmeric, building layers of warmth that feel both familiar and a little unexpected. The fresh mint goes in toward the end, steeping just long enough to weave a bright, herbal note through all that cozy spice. A drizzle of honey at the finish lets you dial in exactly the sweetness you want, so no two mugs have to taste exactly the same. Because everything here is straightforward produce, spices, and honey, there is nothing to scrutinize on a label or second-guess at the store. Ladled into a mug with a thin apple slice and a sprig of mint floating on top, it looks as good as it tastes — the kind of drink that makes people ask for the recipe before they have even finished their first sip.
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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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