The secrets to making hard cider
The best apple cider is made from a blend of both sweet and tart apples to create a well-balanced beverage. Cider made from a single apple variety will be one dimensional and lack character. To make a sweeter cider use 2 parts sweet variety like Golden Delicious or Honey Crisp with one part tart Granny Smith or Macintosh. Reversing the mixture will produce a drier cider with lighter body. Many cider mills regard their blending recipes as top secret. If there is a sweet cider producer near you, you can purchase the fresh pressed cider and save the work of pressing your own.
