Cider
Wine & beer
Cider is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting apple juice, pressed from cider apples or eating apples. Ice cider is a rarer style made from apple juice that is frozen to concentrate its sugar before it ferments.
Also called: Hard cider
- ABV range
- 4–13%
- US proof
- 8–26
- Calories (per oz)
- ~12
- Shelf life (opened)
- 2 to 3 days refrigerated and resealed, before it goes flat. Ice cider keeps 1 to 2 weeks.
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Substitutes for Cider
| Substitute | Ratio | Note | Zero-proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkling wine | 1:1 | Drier and lighter in apple flavor. Add a splash of apple juice to match the fruit. | |
| Apple juice | 1:1 | Sweeter, still and alcohol-free. Add a little soda water to bring back the fizz. |
Frequently asked questions about Cider
Most cider is served cold in a tall glass, so it keeps its fizz and crisp apple flavor. Ice cider is sweet and thick, so it is poured in a small glass, the way a dessert wine is.
The classic serve: Chilled to about 6 to 8 C in a tall glass for standard cider; ice cider in a small glass, about 60 ml.
