Coconut Free Spiced Mulled Apple Cider

Total time30 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time25 min

4.6

(16)

Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Fresh apple cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves until every sip is layered with cozy, aromatic flavor. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds it all out with just the right amount of natural sweetness. So many store-bought spiced ciders and flavored drink mixes sneak in coconut-derived ingredients or ambiguous natural flavors — this one is built entirely from whole spices and simple pantry staples, so you know exactly what's in your mug. The technique is straightforward: warm, simmer, strain, and serve. Garnished with a fresh apple slice and a cinnamon stick, it looks as inviting as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a gathering or just treating yourself on a quiet night in, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to all season long.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 cups fresh apple cider (not fermented or hard cider)
2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
4 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
3 whole cloves
1 tbsp pure maple syrup, or more to taste

For serving

2 fresh apple slices, for serving (optional)
1 ceylon cinnamon stick, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, ginger slices, cardamom pods, and cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm until the cider just begins to steam and small bubbles form at the edges, about 5 minutes — do not let it boil.
2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until the cider is deeply fragrant and the spices have fully infused.

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