Vegetarian 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 a slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric, turning a simple jug from the market into something genuinely special. The honey and fresh lemon juice stirred in at the end round out the spices with a gentle sweetness and a bright lift that keeps every sip interesting. Because everything here is built from whole, plant-based ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden animal-derived additives — it's naturally meat- and dairy-free without any substitutions required. Straining the cider into mugs gives it a beautifully clear, jewel-toned finish that looks as good as it tastes. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a few thin apple slices and it's practically ready for a holiday table. This is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat from the first cool snap of autumn all the way through winter.
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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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