# Sangria-Esque Specialty Ciders This Apple Cider is Co-Fermented With a Trio Of Grape Varieties By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-04-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-cider References: [news10](https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/nine-pin-cider-re-releasing-specialty-spring-cider/) & [ninepincider](https://www.ninepincider.com/)  [Nine Pin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-alcoholic-nootropic-cocktails) Ciderworks, an Albany, New York-based cider which happens to hold the distinction of the first farm cidery in the state of New York, has unveiled a delicious new specialty cider that is well and truly designed for springtime sipping. The 'Cider Sangria' is a specialty cider that is made from pure New York apples and is then fermented along with a trio of New York grape breeds of the Chancellor, Concord and Traminette varieties. However, this cider is also spiked with orange in order to give it a delicious tropical tang. “As Upstate New York transitions into spring, we love to celebrate the warmer months ahead with a [classic summer flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-party-pack),” stated Alejandro del Peral, co-founder and cider maker at Nine Pin. This delectable specialty cider is available for purchase in 12-ounce cans for a price of $12.99. Image Credit: Nine Pin Ciderworks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Specialty Cider Blends:** Explore new flavor combinations by blending different fruits and herbs in ciders. - **Farm-to-can Cider:** Experiment with different apple varieties and locally-sourced ingredients to create unique ciders with a sense of place. - **Fruit Wine Hybrids:** Combine grapes and apples in the fermentation process to create innovative cider-wine hybrids. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Cider:** Craft cider makers can experiment with new ingredients and flavor combinations to create unique offerings that stand out in a crowded market. - **Specialty Beverage:** Expand the offerings of specialty beverage companies by exploring products like cider sangria that appeal to consumers looking for unique and flavorful options. - **Farm-to-table:** Cider makers can leverage farm-to-table trends by using locally-sourced ingredients to create distinctive ciders with a strong sense of place and eco-friendliness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grape-Apple Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appinette.md) - [Grape-Infused Carbonated Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonated-cider.md) - [Rose-Hued Apple Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-ciders.md) - [Apple Wine Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-orchard-canned-cocktail.md) - [Summertime Cider Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-collection.md) - [Wine-Like Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1868-berry-blush-hard-cider.md) - [Gin Barrel Aged Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-cider.md) - [Kiwi Strawberry Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwi-strawberry-hard-cider.md) - [Cloudy Passion Fruit Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passion-fruit-cider.md)