My new found love for hard ciders.

Last week was hot huh?  Couple of over 100 degree days.  So you find yourself wanting to have a cool and refreshing drink, but maybe with a kick.  I have never really traveled outside of my beer zone for a frosty beverage on a hot day, I know I am late to the party, but I have now discovered Hard Apple Ciders. 

As of now I am HUGE fan of Angry Orchard Hard Apple Cider.  I found that it is light, crisp, and very refreshing.  The problem lies in that you don't really know you are drinking alcohol until you are a few into it!  

A friend of mine also introduced me to Docs Draft Hard Apple & Pear Cider.  What I love about this one is that it is a local NY brand up in Warwick.  I love supporting local business in this state.  On top of the fact that they are local, their product is outstanding.  The apple cider was like drinking the juice of a fresh squeezed apple over ice.  The pear bottle was better than I expected it to be.  Light and refreshing and not overbearing in pear taste.  It made for a very difficult choice between the 2.  

So the rest of my summer I will be on the lookout for different ciders to try.

What are your favorite drinks on a steamy hot day?