What if you could make a delicious, refreshing drink from something you’d normally throw away? That’s the magic behind ciderkin, a low-alcohol beverage with a rich history that’s bubbling back into the spotlight. Part of a resourceful tradition, this “small cider”...
Let’s be honest: by the time December rolls around, we are all collectively exhausted. Between coordinating family travel, pretending to understand the latest smart-home gifting trends, and debating who has to cook the turkey, there is no mental bandwidth for...
As the days grow even shorter and the snow starts to settle on the orchards, our palates naturally shift. We trade the crisp, light ciders of summer for something with a bit more weight, warmth, and complexity. The holiday season is upon us, and let's be...
July is Dry Cider Month! Whether you’re a seasoned cider enthusiast or new to the cider world, a well-crafted dry cider offers a crisp, refreshing alternative to the season's sweeter beverages. Dry ciders boast nuanced flavors with reduced sugar content, ranging...
The Pommeau from Mt. Defiance in Middleburg, Virginia, is the perfect combination of cider and apple brandy, aged together for one year in used bourbon barrels. Unlike many makers of fortified cider, the small-batch producer is able to keep the production of this...
Featured in Spring 2020 Zeffer Cider Co. Cidre Demi-SecNew Zealand Want a fresh cider alternative to store-bought ginger beer? New Zealand’s Zeffer CideCo. Cidre Demi-Sec may be just the ticket. This traditional French cider is wildfermented, bright and...
This cocktail is inspired by the rosy pink color of Champlain Orchards Foxboro Rosé Cider—a lightly tart rosé cider that features Vermont cranberries and apples. Campari enhances the beautiful color and flavor of the cider and adds just a touch of bitter orange...
With all the elegance and romance of your favorite champagne bubbles mixed with rustic, musty cellar notes to keep things interesting, Pierre Huet’s Cidre Bouché Brut, from Normandy, France, is the perfect cider for mixing into effervescent winter cocktails....
