Nitrate & Nitrite Free Vegan Mulled Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply spiced, this mulled cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Apple cider simmers low and slow with whole cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, star anise, and black peppercorns until every sip is layered with cozy, aromatic flavor. A splash of maple syrup adds natural sweetness, and a hint of vanilla rounds everything out beautifully. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole spices, fresh citrus, and pure plant-based ingredients, there's nothing processed or cured hiding in the mix — no preservatives, no additives, just clean, honest warmth in a mug. That makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone navigating preserved-ingredient concerns, since every component is straightforward and easy to verify. Serve it straight from the pot with a fresh cinnamon stick and an orange slice, and it looks as impressive 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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