Low Iodine 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 brings a rich, orchard-fresh base, while fresh ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper layer in warmth and complexity that builds with every sip. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a spoonful of honey round everything out with brightness and gentle sweetness. Managing iodine intake can make even simple pleasures feel complicated, but every ingredient here is naturally free of the high-iodine culprits — no dairy, no seafood, no iodized salt — so you can sip without second-guessing. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan in under ten minutes, strained smooth and poured straight into your favorite mug. It's the kind of recipe that feels indulgent but asks almost nothing of you, which is exactly what you want on a night when you just need something cozy and uncomplicated.
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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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