Golden State Cider Recipe

Inspired by Red Window

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Chill and prep
Chill the hard apple cider and blonde ale in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. Chill serving glasses as well.
2
Prepare honey syrup
If you don't have honey syrup, combine equal parts honey and hot water, stir until fully dissolved, and let cool to room temperature.
3
Combine the base
In a large pitcher, pour in the chilled hard apple cider, blonde ale, orange juice, honey syrup, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine without losing too much fizz.
4
Season and balance
Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed by adding a bit more honey syrup or lemon juice.
5
Prepare to serve
Fill each serving glass with crushed ice. Pour the cider-ale mixture evenly into the glasses.
6
Garnish and present
Garnish each drink with an orange slice on the rim and a thin apple slice on top. Serve immediately to preserve fizz.