Wheat Free Fresh Mint Spiced Apple Cider
There is something deeply comforting about a mug of spiced cider on a cool day, and this version takes that familiar warmth to a whole new level. Fresh mint, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and cloves all steep together in unfiltered apple cider, building a layered, aromatic drink that tastes like it came from a specialty café. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there is no label-reading required — just pure, wholesome sipping. The technique is gentle by design: the cider never reaches a full boil, which keeps the apple flavor bright while letting the spices slowly bloom into something truly fragrant. A final strain through a fine-mesh sieve leaves the liquid silky smooth, and a drizzle of honey lets you dial in exactly the right level of sweetness. Garnished with a thin apple slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it is as pretty in the mug as it is satisfying to drink.
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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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