Ingredients

  • 16 ozhard cider(Bulmers or Magners)
  • ½ ozblackcurrant cordial(Ribena or similar)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Fill a pint glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour blackcurrant cordial over the ice.
  3. Top with Bulmers cider.
  4. Stir gently once to combine.
  5. Serve immediately - the drink will have a deep reddish-purple tint.

📜 History

Bulmers (called Magners outside Ireland) is Ireland's most popular cider, traditionally served over ice in a pint glass. Adding blackcurrant cordial - known as "Cider and Black" - creates a sweeter, fruitier version that's particularly popular among those who find straight cider too tart. This simple modification follows the Irish tradition of customizing drinks with blackcurrant, similar to what's done with Guinness. The deep purple-red color and berry sweetness make it especially popular as a summer drink.

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