By: Lori Rice
Drinking light and low is all the rage right now. Lower in alcohol, sessionable but with all the same flavor as a high-octane beverage, low-proof cocktails — also known as…
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Recipes
Recipe: Braised Pork Breakfast Posole + C Squared Ciders Nona
Cocktails have long been a brunchtime tradition, with sharp, bubbly flavors cutting through rich brunch dishes. But cider is a natural pairing for the mid-morning meal, with dry, fizzy versions as easy replacement…
Recipe: Brownrigg Hard Cider’s Ginger Cider Marinade
Seattle’s newest — and maybe smallest — cidery ferments Washington-grown apples with a culinary slant. After spending many years in the restaurant scene, and removing himself to work for Boeing,…
Recipe: Figgy Green Bean Salad + Cinder Block Brewery English Cherry Cider
Seasonal fruit and vegetables call for fresh-tasting ciders that keep things light and lively, particularly as the weather is warm and inspires us to head outside for a meal. The…
Recipe: Rosemary Refresher with Eden Specialty Ciders
Aromatic rosemary blends beautifully with fresh juices and tequila for a thirst-quenching aperitif. Topping the drink with sparkling cider lightens it up, while bold grapefruit and rosemary are complementary to…
Recipe: Grilled Summer Vegetables + Jefferson Country Hibiscus Rose Cider
Creamy buttermilk dressing, smoky grilled vegetables and bright little flavor bombs from both pickled cherries and cherry tomatoes: this salad gets summer started off with a bang. Try it paired…
Recipe: Cider 75 with Redbyrd Orchard
The bright citrusy flavors in this variation on the classic French 75 pop when showcased alongside a brilliant, clean cider. Redbyrd Orchard’s Workman Dry, made in Burdett, New York, serves…
Recipe: Summer Wheat Berry Salad with Cider Vinaigrette
The well-dressed grains of this salad provide a hearty, earthy base for springtime ingredients like radishes and pickled fennel. Accentuate the lightness with a Citra Hopped cider from Crossmount Cider…
Cocktail Recipe: C&C Collins with Threadbare Dry Cider
Since most ciders on the market are carbonated, they are ideal companions for effervescent cocktails. Standing in for other bubbly pours, like sparkling wine or club soda, cider adds its…
Recipe: Stuffed French Toast with Peach-Cider Sauce
Since peach season coincides with bright-and-early summer sunrises, we may as well deduce that the universe is setting the stage for the masses to rise and shine in time for…