Hazelnut Free Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets a slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric, filling your kitchen with an aroma that's almost as good as the drink itself. A spoonful of honey and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice round everything out at the end, balancing the spice with just the right amount of sweetness and zing. Store-bought flavored ciders and spiced drinks can be surprisingly tricky territory, often processed on shared equipment alongside tree nuts — making a homemade version like this one a genuinely smart move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can sip with total confidence. It comes together in under half an hour and strains clean into your mug for a smooth, polished result that feels far fancier than the effort involved. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a few apple slices and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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