We're pretty excited about Cider Week Virginia at Beyond the Flavor! So much so that we organized a Cider Cocktail Crawl through Charlottesville to test out the specialty drinks local restaurants have created using Virginia cider. Somebody had to do it!
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pippin hill | spring menu
FoodPippin Hill Farm + Vineyards is one of the lovliest wedding venues in our area. I can't get over the beautiful views and incredible space every time I visit. Also lovely is their selection of new dishes and cocktails for their spring menu. The signature drinks and late-night snacks would make such a great addition to a wedding!
"Kiss Royale" - Sparkling Blanc de Blanc, Pomegranate Liquor, Pomegranate Seeds
"Perfect Pear" - Pear Liquor, St. Germain, Pear Nectar, Dehydrated Pear
"Pucker Up Punch" - Ruby Red Vodka, X-Rated Fusion, Lemonade, Raspberries
White Truffle Popcorn
"Maker Happy" - Lavender Syrup, Maker's Mark, House Sour, Candied Ginger
Tuna Nicoise - Seared Ahi Tuna, Quail Eggs, Baby Green Beans and Sun Gold Tomatoes, French Olive Vinaigrette
Crispy "Ole Salt" Oysters - Red Pepper Aioli
Watermelon Napoleon - Stack of Watermelons and Grilled Ricotta Salata, Mint Pistou, 50 Year Old Balsamic
Strawberry Milkshake
pippin hill preview
FoodHere's a little sneak peek of my afternoon at Pippin Hill Farm + Vineyards. Tell me you don't want this in your belly right this minute!