Dairy Free Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold day feel like a gift. Fresh ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric steep right into unfiltered apple cider, building layers of flavor that no store-bought mix can touch. A squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of honey round everything out with just the right balance of bright and sweet. Since the whole recipe is built on fruit, spices, and a little honey, there's nothing to swap or second-guess — it's naturally free of dairy from the ground up. The slow simmer does all the heavy lifting, coaxing every bit of warmth out of those whole spices before you strain them away for a silky-smooth pour. Ladle it into your favorite mug, tuck in a fresh cinnamon stick, and let it do its thing.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 tbsp honey, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- apple slices or ceylon cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, ginger slices, turmeric, and cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring once or twice, until steam rises steadily and small bubbles appear around the edges, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and the spices have fully infused.
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