Cider gift basket

flutterby86

My sisters fiance loves cider so am going to base his christmas gift basket around this. Was thinking of putting in a bottle of cider and glass and a few of his favourite nibbles - anymore ideas?

iamstacie

Have a look on Amazon for 'Make your own Cider' books - I've just seen one that gives tips on tasting and telling difference between the apple varieties for $4 (+$4 shipping) Or the same book on Amazon.co.uk for £7.69 + shipping, but does qualify for the super saver free delivery if you spend over £15 :beer:

http://www.amazon.com/Cider-Making-Using-Enjoying-Sweet/dp/1580175201

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cider-Making-Using-Enjoying-Sweet/dp/1580175201/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b/203-0739042-1986309

celyn90

Maybe a few different bottles of different sorts of cider, perhaps local or regional ones? I did a real ale hamper for my dad a few years ago and just had a look in my local wine merchants - loads of different sorts and easy to fill the basket with 500ml bottles (filled basket with hay, tied a few dried hops round it, nestled in bottles, wrapped in cellophane).

You could also look for apple related food products - maybe spiced apple chutneys or cider vinegar.

Maysie

The only think about the amazon link correct me if i am wrong is that its american cider is usually non alcoholic and totally different.

I remember being shocked to see bear in the big blue house drinking cider with his little pals lol

Maysie

fluterby its a lovely idea for a hamper i would love to receive one Can i reccomend savanna dry its south african and its got a lovely flavour with a hint of honey ! its currently in sainsburys at £1.29 a serving size.


or have a look here

http://www.brew-it-yourself.co.uk put in cider

go through quidco for 5% cashback

goldspanners

im a bit of a cider fan (in fact im just polishing off a bottle of bulmers).
but there is one cider that i totally recomend to any cider drinker,it kopparberg pear cider,this is swedish cider and it tastes fantastic.
he should love this,you can actually buy this in ikea or tesco or most other leading super markets.

QuirkyChemistry

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Just to add my thoughts but I wouldn't recommend Savanna Dry. I had it the other day and it tasted a bit strange. Not like proper cider. Also ingredients say it is cider with apple juice and sugar added.

Maybe you could add in some pear or fruit flavour ciders for a bit of variety. Perhaps you could look into tickets to a cider producers and have a trip to see it being made?

shop-to-drop

OMG :rotfl:I can't get that song out of my head since I read your post. You know... by the Wurzels. I am a cider drinker I drinks it all of the time.....

I love cider too so these ideas sound fab.;)

Wonder if you could find a copy of that song for your hamper?!:D

jess444_2

Hi,
Found this recipe for mulled cider. Thought you could wrap the spices in muslin, with instruction label and add to your basket.

Hot Mulled Cider

1/2 cup Brown sugar
1 dash Salt
2 quarts Cider
1 teaspoon Whole allspice
1 teaspoon Whole cloves
1 three-inch stick cinnamon
1 dash Nutmeg

Combine sugar, salt, and cider. Tie spices in cheese cloth. Add to cider. Slowly bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove spices. Serve hot with orange slice floaters and cinnamon stick.