Tree Nut 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 the backbone, giving it that rich, cloudy sweetness that plain juice just can't match. Fresh ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper simmer together until the whole kitchen smells incredible — earthy, bright, and a little bit festive all at once. Honey and fresh lemon juice go in off the heat, keeping their flavor vivid and balanced rather than cooked down into something flat. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution anxiety involved — just straightforward, wholesome pantry staples. Straining out the ginger before serving gives you a silky, clean pour that looks as good as it tastes, especially with a cinnamon stick resting in the mug. It's the kind of cozy drink you'll want to make on repeat all season long.
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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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