Flavoured Ciders

Ciders flavoured with another fruit juice such as cherry or peach abound but some cideries are getting a little more adventurous.

SHINY APPLE CIDER WITH PINOT NOIR LCBO 515098, 473 mL, $3.80

Launched in 2014, Shiny Apple ciders are made at Small Talk Vineyards in Niagara (formerly Stonechurch). A dash of Pinot colours this semi-sweet cider pink and lends a subtle vinous note.

COLLECTIVE ARTS HONEY & LAVENDER CIDER LCBO 560250, 473 mL, $3.75

Some breweries make cider too! This cider is tart and fairly dry with a pleasing lavender floral note. The flavour rather than the sweetness of honey shines out in the lingering finish.

THORNBURY CRAFT CRANBERRY CIDER LCBO 571786, 500 mL, $3.45

Cranberry juice adds tartness and intensity to a small-batch apple cider, nicely balancing sweetness and acidity. Thornbury suggests serving it on ice or with a splash of orange juice to further boost the fruitiness.