Celery 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 gets simmered 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 natural sweetness, and an optional splash of vanilla rounds everything out beautifully. The whole thing is completely plant-based, relying on nothing but whole spices, fruit, and pantry staples — no hidden animal products, no additives to second-guess. Celery and celery derivatives are nowhere near this recipe, making it a genuinely worry-free choice for anyone navigating that allergy at gatherings or holiday parties. Straining the finished cider leaves it silky smooth and ready to pour straight into mugs, optionally dressed up with a fresh cinnamon stick and an orange slice. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you may want to double the batch.
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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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