MSG Free Hibiscus-Lime Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, jewel-toned, and layered with flavor, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and stay there. Unfiltered apple cider gets a serious glow-up from dried hibiscus flowers, which steep into a deep ruby-red color and lend a tart, floral depth that feels almost magical. Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and whole cloves round out the spice profile, while a strip of lime zest and a splash of fresh lime juice keep everything bright and lively. A touch of maple syrup ties it all together with just enough sweetness — and you can dial that up or down to suit your taste. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at labels or second-guess what's hiding in a flavoring packet. The result is a drink that's warming, complex, and completely made from scratch — which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to pour.
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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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