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    Apple Cider Float

    Apple Cider Float
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    Apple Cider Float

    It may be cooling down in some parts of the country, but it is still hot here in Southern California.

    Apple picking Glen Oak Farm

    We took a trip a few weeks back to Oak Glen farms to celebrate the beginning of apple season. After living in the south for years and picking apples in cool crisp weather it was definitely strange picking apples when it is 95° outside.

    Glen Oak Farm apple

    We still had a great time, but man oh man was it sweltering!

    The fruit bandit at Glen Oak Farm

    The kids especially loved being away from the city for the day and couldn't resist picking as many apples as they could reach and petting every farm animal in site. It was so relaxing!

    Apple trees Glen Oak Farm

    After we arrived home with a few gallons of apple cider and more apples than you can shake a stick at we hit a massive heat wave!

    Fresh apples

    I'm talking over 100° temperatures for almost 2 weeks, and since we live by the beach we have absolutely no A/C. Needless to say baking any appletastic fall treats was out of the question.

    Fruit Crates Glen Oak Farm

    Meanwhile, logging into any form of social media proved to be super frustrating as everyone else around the world seemed to be eating apple pies, cakes, and tarts.

    Spiced Apple Cider Float

    So, we decided that the best thing to do was to harness the flavors of fall in the coldest way possible and to us that meant apple cider floats!  I used the real deal,  fresh pressed, apple cider we picked up at the farm for our floats which is more savory than sweet. I suggest if you are purchasing apple cider at the store to use a brand with no added sugar so that the sweetness of the cider doesn't overpower the float.

    Beard and Bonnet at Glen Oak Farm

    Also, if anyone can explain to me why no one has figured out how to get REAL fresh pressed cider into grocery stores I would appreciate it! This having to drive hours out of the city to get my authentic cider fix is a little ridiculous.

    Glen Oak Farm Apple Crates

     

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    • Author: Beard And Bonnet
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    Ingredients

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    • 2 cups fresh pressed apple cider
    • 2 large scoops gluten free/vegan vanilla ice cream
    • Cinnamon to taste

    Instructions

    1. Place the apple cider in a large glass add the scoops of vanilla ice cream and sprinkle with cinnamon on top to taste.

    Notes

    I used the real deal, fresh pressed, apple cider we picked up at the farm for our floats which is more savory than sweet. I suggest if you are purchasing apple cider at the store to use a brand with no added sugar so that the sweetness of the cider doesn’t overpower the float.

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    1. Amanda says

      October 31, 2014 at 7:49 am

      Your little man is quite handsome! I think it is supposed to be 24 degrees here tonight, so it is definitely hard to imagine the sweltering heat you are experiencing! But man, I am so envious you are... feeling the warmth of the sun is one of my favorite things! 🙂
      Beautiful recipe too!

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    2. Kate @¡Hola! Jalapeño says

      October 07, 2014 at 5:09 am

      Your little guy is such a doll! I've been dreaming about this float ever since I saw it on Instagram. I LOVE this idea!

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      • Meg says

        October 07, 2014 at 11:17 am

        Thank you Kate! He is a total sweetie. You must make this float it is ridiculously easy and tasty.

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    3. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

      September 28, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      YES! These look amazing!! I just made some fall floats with apple cider, root beer last week, so I'm all over these! YUM!

      Reply
    4. Carole says

      September 25, 2014 at 6:47 pm

      Hi Meg, great cocktail! How about adding it to the Food on Friday: Cocktails/Mocktails collection over at Carole's Chatter? Cheers

      Reply
    5. jane says

      September 25, 2014 at 6:32 pm

      Can't wait to try these. Fortunate to live 10 min from a cider mill in WNY

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    6. Michele @ Two Raspberries says

      September 25, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      I totally know what i'm having for dessert this weekend! this sounds soooo good! yum-o-la!

      Reply
    7. Nikki says

      September 24, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      OMG! I can't believe I've never thought of this or seen it anywhere before! Such a simple but BRILLIANT idea! Thank you!!!!!

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    8. Gaby says

      September 24, 2014 at 8:11 am

      How perfect for fall!!! I need some of that!

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      • Meg says

        September 24, 2014 at 8:20 am

        Thanks Gaby! Come to the LBC and I will share my real deal cider floats with you:)

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    9. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

      September 24, 2014 at 1:01 am

      Love the minimal ingredients in this! Floats at home are the best!

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      • Meg says

        September 24, 2014 at 8:19 am

        I totally agree homemade floats can't be beat!

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    10. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

      September 23, 2014 at 10:29 pm

      Oh my gosh. This looks incredible. I love love love REAL apple cider. I always have it stocked in my fridge this time of year. Never thought to make floats with it. Sounds delicious!

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      • Meg says

        September 24, 2014 at 8:14 am

        Liz, I hope you love the floats as much as we do! When you make these with REAL fresh pressed cider they are absolutely mind blowing.

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