Shellfish Free Vegan Mulled Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply spiced, this mulled cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like an occasion. Apple cider simmers low and slow with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, star anise, and whole black peppercorns until every layer of spice has fully bloomed into the liquid. A few rounds of fresh orange add a bright citrus note, while maple syrup brings just enough sweetness to round everything out. The result is a cozy, complex mug of something that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any seafood or shellfish concerns — no label-reading required. Strain it into mugs, tuck in a cinnamon stick for garnish, and you've got a crowd-pleasing drink that works just as well for a quiet night in as it does for a holiday gathering.
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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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