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Stars, Stripes & Cider: 🍏 Lost & Found – The Incredible Comeback of America’s First Drink
Thursday July 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Before there was bourbon…before there was beer…there was cider…and it helped build a nation.
Join the incomparable Heather McKechney, The Intoxicating Professor, for one of the most surprisingly thrilling tastings of the year. Yes, we said it and we mean it! Cider is having its moment, and once you taste what American craft cider makers are doing today, you’ll wonder how this drink ever went out of style.
Heather will guide you through the remarkable and deliciously dramatic story of America’s original drink: how cider fueled colonial life, how the apple became a symbol of American ingenuity, how Prohibition nearly wiped it from existence entirely and how a passionate modern craft revival is bringing it back better than ever, blending centuries-old tradition with cutting-edge science. It’s a 250-year saga in every sip! 🥂
Along the way, you’ll taste a handpicked lineup of exceptional U.S. ciders that capture the full spectrum of American flavor and innovation: from crisp and classic to bold and boundary-pushing.
And because every great sip deserves a great bite, each pour is paired with a stunning nosh plate by NYK Resident Chef Pamela Cecere. ✨🧀
This is your chance to discover why cider lovers are the best-kept secret in the drinks world and to raise a sparkling glass to 250 years of American flavor, freedom, and apple-fueled ingenuity.
Don’t sleep on this one. America’s original drink is ready for its comeback and you’re invited. 🍏

Details
- Date:
- Thursday July 23
- Time:
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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Cost:
- $58.00
- Event Category:
- Beverage Classes
Venue
- Wine Spectator Theater @ New York Kitchen
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800 South Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424 United States + Google Map - Phone
- (585) 394-7070