Sparkling Cider Recipe and Fall Party Food Vignette (2024)

September 23, 2013 by Kristen Whitby 18 Comments

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Some of the items shared in this post were provided byWorld Market.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I thought I would share a little Autumn party food vignette I threw together for a little girls night I had at my home. When I think of fall, I think of crisp apples and comfort foods and I wanted to incorporate them into this little vignette.

I made little mini fresh blackberry pies, and oh my goodness were they good! I will share the recipe with you this week. They are so easy to make and are absolutely delicious.

I also used this fun slate cheese board from World Market to serve my different cheeses and crackers that I also found there. I added a couple of local cheeses as well. I love cheese, and it feels like such a special treat to serve a few different kinds that I usually don't eat very often.

I love the natural stone chalks that came with the slate cheese board. I can see myself using this for other things too. You know me... any excuse to doodle!

I made homemade sparkling cider to drink. It tastes a little bit different... maybe more apple-y... than Martinelli's, but it is really yummy and full of fall flavor. And I love the way it looks in my dispenser from World Market, with the apple slices in all of its Autumn loveliness.

Here is the super simple recipe for you:

Homemade Sparkling Cider Recipe

CourseDrinks

CuisineAmerican

KeywordFall

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Author Kristen | Ella Claire & Co.

Ingredients

1Literof sparkling water per
1canfrozen apple juice/apple cider from concentrate
Apple slices for pretty-nessoptional

Instructions

Mix together and serve chilled or over ice in fun cups.

I used my vintage plates and platters to display and serve. I also put my vintage napkins wrapped in jute rope in an old wooden hardware box on my vintage ice cream stool for anyone who needed one.

I also decided that I wanted to dress up the vignette with a little fall garland, so I made this baby. My sweet hubby actually came home from his hunting trip with these pinecones for me. I think it is so romantic.

After a little trial and error, I figured out the best way to hang the pinecones so they stay nice and straight. I also used burlap ribbon {see tutorial for how to make burlap ribbon here} as well as some other ribbon I had on hand to dress it up. I will be sharing the full tutorial for this pinecone garland later this week.

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Daret
September 29, 2015 at 9:25 am

The tomato - basil cheese looks so awesome !!! Loved this thread <3
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Annette T.
October 30, 2013 at 3:45 pm

Everything is just too cute and inviting. I love the pine cone garland, that can take you right through Thanksgiving. The orange ribbons really make it! I can't wait to try the apple cider recipe, it looks so good.
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Mary Beth
September 27, 2013 at 5:45 pm

What a fabulous party ~ everything looks so delicious and lovely. Thanks so much for sharing your awesomeness and inspiration!
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Debbiedoos
September 25, 2013 at 12:05 am

WOW, how beautiful. I am LOVING that board. I made one of those last year, but never did anything with it. Now I know!
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Heather SettingforFour
September 25, 2013 at 12:06 am

Love your vignettes and the apple cider recipe looks so delish! Great dispenser too! Looks like a fun little party! Pinned 😀
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Darci Haney
September 24, 2013 at 5:44 pm

Super cute!! Thanks for the inspiration!! I love World Market too 😉
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Becca
September 23, 2013 at 11:25 pm

Your Autumn vignette is beautiful ... love all of your comfort food yummies, and I *want* your slate cheese board. I see a trip to World Market in my future! Happy Fall!
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Junkchiccottage
September 24, 2013 at 4:06 am

Kristen,
Your vignette for your fall party is so great. I love the chalk board cheese board and all the yummy foods. I love World Market too.
Kris
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Kristin @ Yellow Bliss Road
September 23, 2013 at 7:00 pm

You always have the prettiest vignettes!!! The pinecone garland is lovely and how sweet that Danny brought them home to you!
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At The Picket Fence
September 23, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Kristen this all looks and sounds amazing!! I love sparkling cider and your entire vignette is just beautiful! 🙂
Vanessa
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Emily@TheWickerHouse
September 23, 2013 at 5:04 pm

Next time you have a girls night, don't forget to invite me 🙂 Everything looks so fun and festive. Love your new stuff from World Market. I love that store. I also love your pine cone banner. Super sweet of your hubby.
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Angelina- JoJo & Eloise
September 23, 2013 at 10:14 pm

This turned out Absolutely Lovely and so very Fall Inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.. I only wish I could have a Bite 😉
xoxo
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Eclectically Vintage
September 23, 2013 at 9:54 pm

My favorite housewarming gift was my slate cheese board! Makes me want to come over and party!
Kelly
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Leslie
September 23, 2013 at 7:14 pm

Everything looks seasonal and cozy, and your tarts look amazing!! I think fall is the best season to decorate for, at least in my home:) thanks for giving me some great ideas, Kristen!
Blessings,
Leslie
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Courtney ~ French Country Cottage
September 23, 2013 at 6:29 pm

Sooo gorgeous~ I adore your Fall touches and the food looks amazing!! Pinning away!! 🙂
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*katie
September 23, 2013 at 6:18 pm

Looks fun! And I'm super excited for the pine cone garland tutorial...I have boxes full of pine cones waiting for me to do something crafty with them!
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Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking
September 23, 2013 at 6:08 pm

What a great idea... Can't wait to try your sparkling apple cider recipe!
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Lisa~A Cottage To Me
September 23, 2013 at 2:07 pm

Sounds like a fun girls night! I just put away my beverage dispenser and you just gave me a reason I might want to bring it back out. I can now see warm apple cider coming out on a cool fall evening! Thanks for sharing!
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