Barley Free Vegan Mulled Cider
Warm, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Apple cider simmers low and slow with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, star anise, and fresh orange rounds until the whole kitchen smells incredible. A touch of maple syrup adds gentle sweetness, and an optional splash of vanilla rounds everything out beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from barley and grain-based additives, so there's no label-squinting required — just pure, wholesome spice. It's also entirely plant-based, making it a crowd-pleaser for a wide range of guests at holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Serve it straight from the pot into mugs with a cinnamon stick and an orange slice for a presentation that looks far more effortful than it actually is.
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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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