Chicken Free Spiced Apple Cider Hot Toddy
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this hot toddy is exactly what you want wrapped around your hands on a cold evening. Unfiltered apple cider forms a rich, cloudy base that carries the warmth of cinnamon, turmeric, and fresh ginger in every sip. A touch of honey and bright lemon juice round everything out, balancing the spice with just enough sweetness and citrus zing. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan in under ten minutes, which makes it feel almost too easy for something this satisfying. Since every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and pantry-friendly, there's nothing to second-guess — just pure, cozy flavor from start to finish. Serve it with a cinnamon stick and a lemon wheel for a little extra flair that makes it feel genuinely special.
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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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