I love summer but I love fall too. I think the change of seasons will keep us here in the Northeast forever. The farmers' market is abundant with fall fruits and vegetables which inspired this meal.
It's the real apple season and this recipe for, Hard Cider Sangria got me inspired. It's by Grace Parisi of Food and Wine and found in the October 2012 issue.
Went so nicely with this fall dinner of roasted root vegetables and braised chicken. That Diana made from a recipe in the same issue.
I followed Grace's recipe to the letter but at the end spiked the drink with some Cointreau and Calvados to intensify the flavor.
The hard cider I used is from Warwick Valley Winery in nearby Warwick NY. Called Doc's Draft Original, it is very clean, semi dry, refreshingly effervescent with a crisp bright apple taste. Alcohol level is low so it goes down easy. Doc makes other flavors including pear, raspberry, pumpkin and cassis. All made with NY state apples.
This drink paired so well with the hearty flavors of this dish. Chardonnay-Braised Chicken Thighs with Parsnips. Also by Grace.
We added roasted brussel sprouts with white balsamic and sea salt.
Warwick Valley Winery
114 Little York Road
Warwick, New York
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