Comments on: Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail

By: Lori Yates

Lori Yates — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:29:20 +0000

In reply to Jessica Hallberg-Wyrick. I’m so glad to hear that, Jessica!

By: Jessica Hallberg-Wyrick

Jessica Hallberg-Wyrick — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 23:07:29 +0000

Absolutely delightful cocktail! We made it with unfiltered apple cider and Basil Hayden bourbon, one with maple syrup (for me) and one without (for my husband who prefers things slightly less sweet). Also garnished with a cinnamon stick for aromatics. This will most definitely become a staple for our holiday celebrations! So yummy!!

By: Lori Yates

Lori Yates — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:12:16 +0000

In reply to Debra Hartsfield. Hi Debra - Can you give me some more details about why it was awful? Was it too sweet? Too strong? Did you follow the ingredients and instructions exactly as written?

By: Debra Hartsfield

Debra Hartsfield — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 22:43:41 +0000

Something didn’t work. It was awful! I used Four Roses bourbon.

By: Lori Yates

Lori Yates — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:48:42 +0000

In reply to Lise P.. What a small world! My last name is Yates! No relation to the cider mill family, although we do like to pretend. But it's our preferred cider mill because YES the cider is the best! And the warm donuts, which I'm afraid won't ship as well as the cider. But I'm glad you're able to enjoy your precious cider hoard :)

By: Lise P.

Lise P. — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:22:39 +0000

I am so with you on the Michigan apples and cider, there is no better! I grew up in Michigan and even worked at a cider mill during high school, sadly that particular mill no longer exists. I now live in north Georgia and the cider here just can’t compete. Thankfully my parents who still live in Michigan send me two gallons of frozen Yates Cider every fall which I hoard like it’s “My Precious.” One stays frozen to drink in the Spring to help stave off the cravings, one I thaw immediately and enjoy sparingly. I make cocktails and cook with it. I’ve had Georgia friends say the cider from here is the best (it’s NOT) so I did a blind taste test with their favorite and mine, all of them picked the Michigan cider from Yates as their favorite. I no longer have a local source for Michigan apples since Earth Fare left my area, but at least I can still get some of the best cider in the world delivered. I make the drink above all the time minus the maple syrup and it’s fantastic. Happy Autumn!