Hazelnut Free Spiced Apple Cider Hot Toddy
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this 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 heat of fresh ginger, the earthiness of turmeric, and the gentle warmth of cinnamon and black pepper in every sip. Honey and fresh lemon juice round everything out with a balance of sweet and bright that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. Many flavored hot drinks and spiced syrups on store shelves sneak in nut-based ingredients or are processed on shared equipment, so making this entirely from scratch gives you full control over what goes into your mug. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns — no substitutions or workarounds needed. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan and strains clean in minutes, making it as easy to pull off on a Tuesday night as it is to serve to guests.
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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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