Mountain West Hard Cider Launch Party
Earlier this month, we held the Mountain West Hard Cider Launch Party to celebrate our opening with friends and family. It was our way of thanking everyone who helped us get where we are today and realizing our dream come true.
This was a very special day for Mountain West Hard Cider Company. In addition to meeting our flagship cider, Ruby, this was our chance to introduce the entire Mountain West family. Ruby is a versatile offering that pairs well with a variety of foods. Elizabeth’s Catering’s Chef Aaron expertly paired Brie, Gruyere and Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Pork Tenderloin Brochettes with a Wild Cherry Chipotle Glaze, Blood Orange Risotto served in Baby Red Potato Cups, and Grilled Steak Crostinis topped with Caramelized Onions – all items carefully selected to compliment Ruby.
Here’s a recipe for one of the most popular items of the night:
Grilled Steak Crostinis with Tarragon Aioli
Not to mention, a delicious array of salumi from our friends at Creminelli and the fantastic cheese board selection thanks to Beehive Cheese. Then, there were also the unforgettable caramels from Indulge Eats that were taken by the handfuls from the tables. We had Indulge Eats custom make Ruby Hard Cider caramels to satisfy the sweet tooth and boost our centerpieces with that personal Mountain West touch.
In addition to serving Ruby Hard Cider straight (our preferred and always suggested method), our launch also featured two original Mountain West cocktails: the Ruby Spritz and the Bitter Ruby Cowboy. Find out how to make them at home on our recipes page!
In conjunction with the American Lung Association, we raised over $1,400. This means a great deal to us as a dear friend of Mountain West Hard Cider is fighting stage IV lung cancer.
The Mountain West Hard Cider team had an incredible time. A sincere thank you to every single individual that has helped us bring our dreams to light and who continue to support us in this exciting journey. It has truly been an experience to remember. We hope this journey never ends. Cheers!