GERD Friendly Hot Honey-Cinnamon Apple Cider
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this mulled apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel instantly cozier. It leans on fresh apple cider — not juice — along with Ceylon cinnamon, whole cloves, and fresh ginger for a layered, aromatic flavor that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Ceylon cinnamon is a deliberate choice here: it's a gentler variety than the more common Cassia type, which matters when you're trying to keep things easy on a sensitive digestive system. The ginger adds a subtle warmth without tipping into anything harsh or acidic, and honey brings just enough sweetness to round everything out. Keeping the heat low and never letting the cider boil is a small but important step — it preserves the delicate flavors and avoids concentrating anything that might cause discomfort. Straining out all the solids before serving means every sip is silky smooth, with no unexpected bites of spice. Garnish with fresh apple slices and an extra cinnamon stick if you want something that looks as inviting as it tastes.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh apple cider (not apple juice)
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 whole cloves
- 3 tbsp honey, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
For serving
- 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced, for serving (optional)
- 4 ceylon cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, and whole cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm, stirring occasionally, until the cider just begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges, about 8–10 minutes — do not let it boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the honey and ground Ceylon cinnamon. Continue to heat gently for 10 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and the honey is fully dissolved.
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