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Forget cocktail hour, it’s cocktail season. Mixing cider into cocktails is a method that has followed the history of the beverage. Now that cider is reentering the mixology scene, we’re here to help spring it forward with some fresh new takes on cocktails that are perfect for the change of season. We consulted with Portland,…
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Are you looking to spice things up at your next cocktail party? Maybe you need a gift for a cider drinker? If so, you want to check out Darlene Hayes’ recipe book, Cider Cocktails—Another Bite of the Apple, the first collection of cider cocktail recipes published since Prohibition! Cocktail manuals from the 19th and early 20th century are full…
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For those who are looking for new breakfast recipes to please the crowds this holiday season, the following cider-braised apple compote will provide an easy solution. Created by Josh Fidler, owner and chef at Fidler & Co. Craft Kitchen & Grocery, not only is this apple dish easy to make, but it’s also the ideal breakfast accompaniment for all of the cider…
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Looking for a cider cocktail concoction that is not only delicious but easy to make as well? Sonoma Cider is here to help with its specialty hard cider cocktail recipe, The Hatchet’s Bounty. It’s just perfect for fall—enjoy! The Hatchet’s Bounty 1.5 oz St. George Botanivore Gin .5 oz Gran Gala Orange Liqueur .5 oz. cranberry simple syrup Small…
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by Carla Snyder, Penn State Extension Love fall but hate the PSL (read: pumpkin spice latte) obsession? Hold on to endless summer with this fall berry sipper available at the Garryowen Irish Pub in Gettysburg, Pa. Whiskey curator and mixologist Matt Eshbach crafted the cocktail that features local Jack’s Hard Cider, fresh fall raspberries and…
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Spring is riiiiiight around the corner! And wow, are we ready for it. While, at first, we were grateful for winter’s chill and the many excuses it gave us to stay inside and make comfort-food snacks (hello, pretzels with cider cheese sauce) and sip warm winter ciders, now we crave sunshine! Short sleeves! Berries by…
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Winter is a great time for snack plates. Going out might not be super appealing, and the holidays are now in our rearview mirror, but there are still some fun reasons to socialize coming up with the Super Bowl so many movies being released straight to on-demand. But, do you really need a reason to…
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There’s something so luxurious about champagne cocktails, often served in sleek glassware and redolent of citrus, flowers or herbal spirits. These sparkling bevs can lend a air of “partying on a boat” or “date with a hot Frenchman” or “cheers, darling” to one’s night. Despite their glamorous vibes, champagne cocktails are no biggie to throw…
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In our column, “Cider Loves Food,” contributor Meredith Collins (blogger extraordinaire at Along Came a Cider) is looking at different cuisines and finding the perfect ciders to help take your meals to the next level. Though Spring may technically be here, there are lots of blustery, wet and muddy days still to come. But that isn’t anything to…
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CiderCon 2024 is right around the corner, and just ahead of this industry-leading conference and gathering (held this year in Portland, OR), the American Cider Association (ACA) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Cider is for Everyone Scholarship. The scholarship, which was conceived of by the ACA’s Antiracism, Equity and Inclusion Committee, is meant to…
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In our column, “Cider Loves Food,” contributor Meredith Collins (blogger extraordinaire at Along Came a Cider) suggests the perfect ciders to help take your meals to the next level. We are quickly approaching the season of winter holidays. Between now and mid-January, we’ll pass through many celebrations and observations. Whether your favorite tradition consists of a marathon rewatch…
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Pumpkin ciders aren’t the only seasonal flavors you should be reaching for as the temperatures start to drop! Cranberry cider is an ideal autumnal cider combo: Bright, sweet-tart and beautiful in the glass, these ruby red ciders are perfect for a fall day. They also pair exceedingly well with food, especially roasted meats (here’s looking…
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