Drinks
Spiced Hot Apple Cider (Vegan & Gluten Free)
A comforting and fragrant drink, perfect for cold days. This mulled cider is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Total time: ⏱ 15 mins🍽 4 servingsDifficulty: EasyPreparation time: Not specifiedCooking time: Not specified
Nutritional values have not been calculated for this recipe.
A cup of spiced mulled cider with an apple slice and cinnamon sticks.
Ingredients
- 1 liter of natural apple juice (no added sugar)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4-5 whole cloves
- 2 star anise (star anise)
- 1/2 tsp. of grated fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp. powder)
- Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
Preparation steps
- In a large saucepan, pour the apple juice.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and ginger (fresh or powder).
- Heat over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, being careful not to boil the cider. The goal is to let the spices infuse and warm the juice.
- Taste and adjust the spices if necessary. If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add a little maple or agave syrup.
- Remove the solid spices using a fine strainer before serving, or leave them on for a more rustic presentation.
- Serve warm in mugs, garnished with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick if desired.
Chef’s tip
For a more intense flavor, you can let the spices steep in the hot apple juice for 30 minutes to 1 hour before reheating and serving. For a more festive version, add a touch of cranberry or orange juice!
