Rice 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 a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a whisper of turmeric, building layers of spice that feel both cozy and a little unexpected. The fresh mint goes in toward the end, steeping gently until the whole pot smells like an autumn garden. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out without tipping it into overly sweet territory — you control exactly how much goes in. Since every ingredient here is naturally grain-free and rice-free, there's nothing to decode on a label or swap out; it's just whole, real food doing all the work. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-toned cider that looks as good as it tastes. Ladle it into your favorite mug and let it do its thing.
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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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