Day: March 24, 2017

Austin Eastciders announces Blood Orange Cider

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Austin Eastcider’s new Blood Orange Cider will be available starting April 3. Photo courtesy of Austin  Eastciders, used with permission.

Austin Eastciders announces the release of their new Austin Eastciders Blood Orange Cider effective April 3. It will be available in individual, 6 pack and 12 pack 12 oz cans in bars, restaurants and other fine retailers including Costco, HEB and Whole Foods throughout Texas, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Virginia. The new flavor is a zesty, dry cider crafted with bright red Sicilian blood oranges, heirloom bittersweet apples and American dessert apples. The tangy citrus adds a unique complexity to the effervescent cider and will delight cider drinkers, beer fans and wine enthusiasts alike. (Austin Eastciders, 2017)

Other Austin Eastciders flavors include Austin Eastciders Original, Austin Eastciders Texas Honey, Austin Eastciders Hopped and Austin Eastciders Pineapple ciders. These products are naturally gluten-free, not overly sweet and have a smooth, dry flavor. Austin Eastciders Blood Orange is 5% ABV and makes the perfect cocktail base.

The Bigger, Better Cider (The BBC)
Created by: Nick Bustillos, mixologist
¾ oz lime juice
1 oz Vodka (or tequila)
¾ oz Galliano Italian liqueur
Dry shake to emulsify
Pour over ice in a tall “Collins” glass
Top with Blood Orange Cider
Add Peychauds bitters to taste
Garnish with slice of blood orange

Founded in 2013, Austin Eastciders has five cider varieties, including Austin Eastciders Original Dry Cider, Austin Eastciders Texas Honey, Austin Eastciders Hopped Cider, Austin Eastciders Blood Orange and Austin Eastciders Pineapple Cider. It uses all-natural ingredients and bittersweet apples to create authentic traditionally inspired examples of ‘The Original Drink of America.’ Their products are available at HEB, Target and Whole Foods as well as bars and restaurants throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Philadelphia and New York. They are 5% ABV and available in 6-pack and 12-pack 12oz cans and by draft. Austin Eastciders often hosts several “tap takeover” events each month, where fans can sample limited release offerings and special tasting experiences.

Devils River Whiskey launches in Texas

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Devils River Whisky will be available in stores in early April. Photo by Jessica Giesey, used with permission.

Mike Cameron, president and chief operating officer of Devils River Whiskey, recently announced that Devils River Whiskey, the newest small-batch bourbon to become available in Texas, will be available in stores in early April. The Texas whiskey will capture the spirit of the water it draws its name from with bold flavors at the heart of each sip. The small-batch bourbon is made from the highest quality grains.  It is high-rye bourbon because it dials back on the corn and doubles up on the rye, resulting in rich and flavorful bourbon that can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in your favorite whiskey cocktail. It will begin shipping across Texas in April with a suggested retail price of $29.99/750ml bottle. (Devils River Whiskey, 2017)

Devils River Whiskey is a premium spirits company based in Frisco, Texas and is committed to creating bold Texas whiskey. Devils River Whiskey stands apart from competition because of its use of the purest water in Texas at the heart of the production process. Devils River Whiskey is distributed by Republic National Distributing Company. Devils River Whiskey is available in stores throughout Texas.

Suggested recipe:
Devils River Whiskey Buck
Ingredients
2 oz Devils River Bourbon Whiskey
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
1½ oz Chilled ginger beer

Directions
Pour Devils River Bourbon Whiskey, lime juice and simple syrup over ice in a copper mug.  Stir to combine.  Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.