Cashew Free Hibiscus-Lime Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, jewel-toned, and impossibly fragrant, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that makes a whole house smell like a celebration. Dried hibiscus flowers steep alongside Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and cloves to turn simple apple cider into something deeply ruby-red and layered with flavor. A strip of lime zest and a squeeze of fresh lime juice cut through the sweetness with a bright, citrusy lift that keeps every sip feeling alive. Maple syrup rounds it all out, and you can dial the sweetness up or down to suit your crowd. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome goodness in a mug. It's equally at home at a cozy weeknight dinner or a holiday gathering where you want something a little more special than plain cider. Finish with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, and it looks as stunning as it tastes.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- ¼ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 strip lime zest (about 3 inches), pith removed
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, dried hibiscus flowers, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, cloves, and lime zest strip in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring once or twice, until the cider is steaming and just beginning to bubble at the edges, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and steep, uncovered, for 10 minutes, until the cider is a deep ruby-red and fragrant with hibiscus and spice.
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