Shellfish Free Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets simmered low and slow with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of ground turmeric until every sip is layered with cozy, aromatic flavor. A spoonful of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out with just the right balance of sweet and bright. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with zero fuss — just real, whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. There's nothing to second-guess here: every component is straightforward and naturally free of any seafood-derived additives or hidden shellfish derivatives that can sometimes sneak into packaged spice blends or flavored drinks. Strain it into your favorite mug, tuck in a fresh cinnamon stick, and let the smell alone do half the work of warming you up.
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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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