Vegetarian 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 an occasion. Unfiltered apple cider forms a rich, cloudy base that carries the warmth of cinnamon, turmeric, and fresh ginger beautifully — no spirits required, just pure cozy flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a spoonful of honey round everything out with a bright, honeyed finish that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan in under ten minutes, which means you're never far from something truly restorative. Every ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's naturally free of meat, fish, and animal byproducts beyond the honey. Strain it into your favorite mugs, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and let the steam do its thing.
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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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