Pistachio Free 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 splash of maple syrup adds just the right touch of natural sweetness, keeping everything completely plant-based without any compromise on richness. The whole spices do all the heavy lifting here — no extracts, no artificial flavoring, just real ingredients that fill your kitchen with an incredible scent. Because everything in this recipe is straightforward and whole-food based, there's zero concern about hidden nut ingredients sneaking in through processed additives or pre-made spice blends. Strain it into mugs, tuck in a cinnamon stick garnish, and you've got something that feels genuinely festive and special. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to make on repeat from the first cool night of fall straight through the holidays.
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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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