Easy mixers

Ontario ciders balance sweetness and acidity on a sparkling body, making them the perfect base for easy cocktails. Experiment at home with these combos.

BITTER-SWEET

Add a botanical, lightly bitter hit with gin, then amp up the sweet, floral note with elderflower liqueur.

SPICE IS NICE

Add an ounce of spiced rum to a sweet cider and serve cold over ice with a squeeze of lime, or heat up with a cinnamon stick and star anise.

GO LOW

Cut the booze by mixing equal parts cider and kombucha for a tart sparkler, ginger beer for a spicy kick or cucumber tonic water for a light refresher.

Dotted with pomegranate seeds, this highball is made for toasting.