Listen up queerdos, I've mentioned before I'm not big on beer cuz it just doesn't pack the punch of hard liquor. Nevertheless I like to change it up a bit and drink a little of this and a little of that.
As a mom of a toddler, I need to be able to make myself a good stiff drink and then move on. Often one is all I get. Both for obvious time restraint, and because I still have to take care of my little love bug. While I do sometimes pawn the parental responsibilities to the hubby, I also want to enjoy my little Tasmanian devil. So I can't always be the lush my heart yearns to be. Sobriety, much to my chagrin, is an important component of being a good mommy.
The hubby tried this a few weeks ago and kind of raved about it, so I decided I needed to check it out for myself, as the hubby has good taste.
Crispin's Hard Apple Cider has 6.9% alc. by vol and comes in a 22 oz. bottle. *remember most beers come in the 4% alc. by vol range so this is already a winner in my book. It tastes an awful lot like a yummy Mexican apple soda with just a hint of alcohol so you are not fooled into thinking that you're drinking just a soda. It's bubbly, light, crisp and VERY tasty. I got a nice little buzz and if I'd had it before lunch I bet it would have been even more fun. All kidding aside, this was a truly enjoyable cider. I would have very much enjoyed it with pork chops, a pulled pork sandwich or bar-b-que. It was truly delightful.
One last tip for you bargain hunters...this bottle retails for 9.99-11.99 at Safeway, but the exact same bottle runs you 5.99 at Whole Foods. So if there's one in your area pick it up there.
Enjoy, I know I will enjoy this again many times.
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ooooh, this IS a good one - have you tried the one made from Honey Crisp apples??? goes down soooooo easy
ReplyDeleteThere was a bottle (also 5.99) of the Honey Crisp right next to the hard apple, and dammit if I didn't regret, right after the first sip that I didn't pick them up both! Lori, we really must drink together...
Deletesounds good...damn sobriety
ReplyDeleteDamn it indeed, it really was good.
DeleteSounds delicious. Would love to try that with BBQ ribs. Going to make a note of this!
ReplyDeleteRibs...yum...
DeleteThat sounds tasty good. I'm currently indulging in the delicious box of wine. Mmmm...
ReplyDeleteIt is. Box of wine? alone? Sounds excessive, now I'm jealous...
DeleteI'll give it a try.
ReplyDeleteHow do you feel about Mike's Hard Lemoade? Sometimes it's on sale at the grocery store and it's not bad. Plus, my kids think dadd is drinking grown up lemonade.
I'm not going to lie, Mike's Hard Lemonade was pretty much a staple in my early 20s and I still enjoy. Try this, you'll be glad you did.
DeleteI remember my parents making hard cider in the 70's. I don't drink, but this sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteYour parents sound dun ;)
Delete1. We have to go to Original Gravity
ReplyDelete2. There is a very thick beer that is 11 percent..it packs the punch. We must try.
Sounds like a date..
DeleteYum....now hopefully the pyro won't pick it up and have a swig while I'm putting fires out.
ReplyDeleteLol, yeah that's a possibility...
DeleteI started drinking hard cider during a semester abroad in the UK. I don't like the taste of beer, but I wanted to be able to order a pint at the local pub. I soon learned it was best to order a half-pint of the Scrumpy Cider. It made the walk back across the street to campus much straighter and safer!
ReplyDeleteLol, half-pints? I just learned something new. Noted thanx, glad you made to campus safetly!
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