Beef Free Spiced Apple Cider Hot Toddy
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced hot toddy is exactly what you want wrapped around your hands on a cold evening. Unfiltered apple cider forms the rich, cloudy base, layered with fresh ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and a crack of black pepper for a drink that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. A squeeze of lemon and a swirl of honey round everything out with brightness and natural sweetness. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan in under ten minutes, which makes it perfect for a quiet night in or for entertaining guests who want something a little more special than plain tea. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from any animal proteins, so there is absolutely nothing to second-guess before you pour. Strain it into your favorite mugs, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and let the steam do its thing — this one is pure cozy in a cup.
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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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