Happy Independence Day!
Swing by Kimmel Orchard for your fresh cider, fruit, and Fourth of July spirit—straight from the farm to your glass. You can also grab one of our 4th of July gift sets while you’re at it!
When the fireworks fly and the grill heats up, there’s nothing better than sipping on something cool, crisp, and festive. These cider-based drink recipes will add just the right amount of sparkle to your Fourth of July celebration.
1. Patriotic Apple Cider Slush (Mocktail)
Serves: 2–4
Perfect for: Kids or Adults
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Kimmel Orchard apple cider
- 1 cup ice
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
Optional: splash of lemon juice
Directions:
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses, garnish with a slice of apple and a mini flag.
2. Red, White & Boozy Cider Sangria
Serves: 6–8
Perfect for: Backyard parties
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Kimmel Orchard hard cider
- ½ cup white wine (try our Sweet ‘25 or the Kimmel Reserve!)
- ½ cup brandy
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, sliced strawberries, and apple chunks
- Sparkling water or lemon-lime soda to top
Directions:
In a pitcher, combine the hard cider, wine, and brandy. Add in the fruit and chill for at least two hours. Just before serving, top with sparkling water for fizz. Serve over ice with a skewer of fruit for a star-spangled twist!
3. Stars & Cherries Sparkler (Cherry Cider Cocktail)
Serves: 1
Perfect for: A sweet, bold toast to freedom
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Kimmel Orchard Cherry Cider
- 1 oz bourbon or whiskey
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- Splash of club soda or sparkling water
- Fresh cherries & lemon wheel for garnish
Directions:
In a glass filled with ice, combine cherry cider, bourbon, and lemon juice. Stir gently. Top with a splash of club soda for a little fizz. Garnish with a skewer of cherries and a lemon wheel.
4. Strawberry Firecracker Margarita
Serves: 1
Perfect for: Sunset sipping with a fireworks show
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Kimmel Orchard Strawberry Margarita Mix
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- Juice of half a lime
- Ice
- Fresh strawberries and a lime wedge for garnish
- Optional: Tajín or salt for the rim
Directions:
Rim your glass with lime juice and dip in Tajín or salt for a festive kick. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, margarita mix, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Shake well and strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a strawberry and a lime wedge.
Mocktail Version:
Skip the tequila and triple sec, add a splash of lemon-lime soda or sparkling water, and garnish the same way for a delicious alcohol-free treat!
Tip: Freeze strawberries and use them in place of ice cubes to keep your drink cold without watering it down!
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