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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Carbonation Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Base
Juicing the Apples
Wash and core the fresh apples, then chop them into quarters. Use a juicer to extract the juice from the apples. You should have approximately 6 to 8 cups of apple juice.
Adding Yeast
Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and stir gently to combine. Cover the pot with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
Flavoring the Cider
Infusing Flavors
After 24 hours, add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, fresh ginger, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir gently to combine.
Fermentation Process
Cover the pot again with the cloth and let it ferment in a dark, cool place for about 5-7 days. Stir daily and check for bubbling, indicating fermentation.
Carbonation and Serving
Adding Sparkling Water
After fermentation is complete, strain the mixture to remove the solids. In a large pitcher, combine the strained cider with sparkling water and honey, stirring gently to combine.
Chilling and Serving
Pour the sparkling cider into glasses. Serve chilled, and enjoy Wilson's Sparkling Ciders with friends and family!