Eggless Vegan Mulled Cider
Warm, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this mulled 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, spiced flavor. A touch of maple syrup adds natural sweetness, and an optional splash of vanilla rounds everything out beautifully. Since every single ingredient here comes straight from the produce aisle or spice rack, there's nothing to second-guess — no hidden animal products, no additives, just pure, wholesome warmth in a mug. It's naturally free of eggs and dairy without any substitutions required, which means the recipe works exactly as written without compromise. Serve it straight from the pot with a fresh cinnamon stick and an orange slice for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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