Nightshade Free Vegan Mulled Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this mulled 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 whole black peppercorns until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible. A few rounds of fresh orange and a drizzle of maple syrup round out the flavor with a natural sweetness that feels indulgent without any fuss. Because the spices here are all whole and plant-based, this recipe is a genuinely easy win for anyone avoiding nightshades — no paprika, no cayenne, no hidden pepper powders to second-guess. A splash of vanilla stirred in at the end adds a subtle warmth that ties everything together beautifully. Strain it into your favorite mugs, tuck in a cinnamon stick for garnish, and you have a cozy, crowd-pleasing drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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