Gluten 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 brings a rich, orchard-fresh sweetness that forms the backbone of the drink, while fresh ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper layer in a gentle heat that builds with every sip. A squeeze of lemon and a swirl of honey round everything out into something that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. The good news for anyone navigating gluten sensitivities is that every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and grains — no swaps needed, no label-scanning required. It comes together in one small saucepan in under ten minutes, making it just as practical as it is impressive. Strain it into your favorite mugs, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and you've got a cozy, crowd-pleasing drink that tastes like it took far more effort than it did.
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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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