Alpha Gal Friendly Vegan Mulled Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply spiced, this mulled cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like an occasion. Apple cider simmers low and slow with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, star anise, and fresh orange rounds until every sip is layered with cozy, complex flavor. A touch of maple syrup adds gentle sweetness without any refined sugar, and an optional splash of vanilla rounds it all out beautifully. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, hot drinks at gatherings can be a surprisingly tricky territory — hidden dairy in creamers, honey from unknown sources, or mystery flavorings in store-bought spiced blends. This recipe sidesteps all of that with a completely plant-based ingredient list you can verify yourself, start to finish. Every component is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no guesswork involved. The process is as simple as it gets: combine, simmer, strain, and serve. Ladle it into mugs with a fresh cinnamon stick and an orange slice for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all season long.
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6 servings
- 6 cups apple cider
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 6 whole allspice berries
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 star anise
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For serving
- cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
- orange slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, peppercorns, star anise, and orange rounds in a medium saucepan. Stir in the maple syrup.
- 2
Bring the cider to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and deeply spiced.
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