Almond Free Spiced Apple Cider Hot Toddy
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced hot toddy is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a gift. Unfiltered apple cider forms a rich, cloudy base that carries the warmth of cinnamon, turmeric, and fresh ginger in every sip. A squeeze of lemon and a swirl of honey round everything out with just the right balance of bright and sweet. Because the whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with nothing but whole spices and pantry staples, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your mug — no extracts, no flavored syrups, no hidden surprises. It's naturally free of tree nuts by design, relying entirely on real, recognizable ingredients that you can see and smell as they bloom in the pot. Straining out the ginger before serving gives it a silky, clean finish that feels almost like something you'd order at a cozy café. Dress it up with a cinnamon stick and a lemon wheel, and it's as pretty as it is delicious.
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2 servings
- 2 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
For serving
- 2 cinnamon sticks (optional)
- 2 lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, water, ginger slices, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring once or twice, until fragrant and steaming, about 5–7 minutes. Do not boil.
- 2
Remove from heat and stir in the honey and lemon juice until the honey is fully dissolved.
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