A clear glass filled with an amber cider sits on a pink marble countertop. A dried orange and cinnamon stick garnish the cup, while two cinnamon sticks lay to the left of the cup.

November 2, 2026

Cozy Apple Cider Sipper

Name: Cozy Apple Cider Sipper
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened apple cider; 4 slices fresh ginger; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 strips orange peel; 1 packet LMNT Raw Unflavored; squeeze of fresh lemon juice; cinnamon stick, dried orange slice, or fresh apple slice (for garnish)

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Stay warm and enjoy all the flavors of the season with this Cozy Apple Cider Sipper. Perfect for sipping by the fire or with your favorite cozy dinner, this warm Whole30 drink is powered by LMNT Raw Unflavored Electrolytes—because electrolytes aren’t just for summer!

Tips and Tricks

Avoid getting any of the pith (white layer) when peeling your orange slices, as it can taste bitter.
For a less sweet version, use 1 cup apple cider and 1 cup water.
Making for a crowd? Double, triple, or quadruple the recipe, but stick to no more than 3-4 cinnamon sticks.
Craving something cool? Let the drink mix cool after simmering, then pour into a jar or sealable container and refrigerate until cold.

Why You’ll Love This Cozy Apple Cider Sipper

A relaxing alcohol-free beverage perfect for cool nights
A festive option for holiday parties or gatherings and appropriate for all ages
Sweetened only with fruit and juice—no added sugar
Made with LMNT Raw Unflavored Electrolytes, our favorite way to boost hydration in any Whole30 beverage

Are LMNT Electrolytes Whole30 compatible?

The Raw Unflavored LMNT is compatible with the Whole30, since it has no added sweeteners. If you’re not currently on the Whole30, you can enjoy any of their flavored, lightly stevia-sweetened versions for more fun beverage options.

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Servings 2

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened apple cider
4 slices fresh ginger
2 cinnamon sticks
4 strips orange peel
1 packet LMNT Raw Unflavored
squeeze of fresh lemon juice
cinnamon stick, dried orange slice, or fresh apple slice for garnish

Instructions

SIMMER the cider, ginger, cinnamon, and orange peel for 10 minutes.
REMOVE from heat.
STIR in 1/2 to 1 packet of LMNT Raw Unflavored Electrolytes.
SQUEEZE a splash of fresh lemon juice into the mixture.
STIR and serve hot.
GARNISH with a cinnamon stick, dried orange, or fresh apple slice.

Alyssa Anthony

Alyssa Anthony is the Whole30 Director of Branded Content. With a background in marketing and sales, Alyssa has spent the the better part of a decade working with food and beverage brands in the Whole30 Approved network. When she’s not managing projects for Whole30, you can find her with family and friends, spending time outdoors, or at a new restaurant/cafe.