By: Kathy Casey
“Being from the Southwest, agave is king,” says Kim Haasarud, owner of beverage consultancy Liquid Architecture in Phoenix, Arizona. As a nationally recognized mixologist and drinks authority, Haasarud works with liquor…
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Recipes
Sweet Tooth: Lemon-Blueberry Cider Cupcake Recipe
With spring finally gracing us with its presence, all things fresh and fun are on the mind. And with that comes the excitement for fresh produce, whether from your local…
It’s National Vermouth Day, Might We Suggest This Cidermouth Recipe!
Ah, sweet vermouth. The once maligned and now celebrated child of cocktail’s golden age. It is the versatile and vivacious powerhouse behind such classics as the Manhattan and the Negroni….
Rustic Apple Tart with Merchant’s Daughter Hard Cider
When the colder weather hits, few things are as delicious as the combination of apples, sugar and spice. It’s the ideal pairing of tart and sweet, as well as a…
Recipe: Apple Cobbler with Finnriver Chai Spice Caramel
Once fall hits, it’s all about cozy flavors. And there’s no shame in leaning into those flavors hard. Hello apples, caramel, pumpkin and spice! Apple cobblers are a total classic,…
Cocktail Recipe: Cider Coast Daiquiri
A core cider now readily available in cans, the Brut from Virtue Cider is an extremely versatile sip to snazz up a drab fall cocktail. A blend of hand-pressed heirloom…
Cocktail Recipe: Snow Capped Cider Desert Rose
The Western Slope is where it’s at for growing apples in Colorado. Technically everything west of the Continental Divide, the Western Slope encompasses roughly one-third of the state and about…
Recipe: Grilled Blackberry Cider Chicken Drumsticks
While barbecuing is a staple of summer and fall, the team at My Family Tradition (MFT) in Boise, Idaho, is livening up an old ritual with their Blackberry Boom BBQ Sauce….
Recipe: Austin Eastciders’ Blood Orange Pork Mojo
Few things can complement the toasty richness of roasted meats quite like the refreshing taste of cider. Fortunately, this recipe — and Austin Eastciders’ new restaurant and taproom in South…
Recipe: Mussels in Dragon’s Head Cider
Inspiration is what sets Chef Dre Neeley apart. Southern and French cuisine, as well as other tastes he’s picked up while traveling, are the base influences in his refreshing cookery,…