Blackthorne Cider

"A distinctive crisp, dry taste."

This cider is indeed very dry. Surprisingly, it contains sugar and sweetener, according to the label.

4.7% ABV. Read more on Blackthorn website.

Beck's Vier

A four percent version of the Beck's.

4% ABV. Read more on InBev UK website.

Tesco's Imported Lager

"Clean crisp refreshing."

4% ABV. Brewed for Tesco in the Netherlands.

Stella Artois 4%

I expected that this Stella with reduced alcohol content would be also with reduced taste. But actually, it is pretty much as good as the original one.

4% ABV. Read more on InBev website.

Dos Equis Ambar

"Dos Equis Ambar is a smooth full-bodied Vienna-style lager. Originally crafted by brewmaster, Willhelm Hasse, who was inspired by the beers of his native homeland and by Mexican cultue. The product of his inspiration was named 'Dos Equis' or 'XX', commemorating the dawn of the 20th century."

4.5% ABV. Read more on Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma website.

Aspall Suffolk Cyders

Crisp Draught Suffolk Cyder

"Clean and crisp with an incredible fresh apple aroma, ideally suited for accompanying meals or as a refreshing drink on its own.
"Created in 2003 to celebrate the Chevalier family's 275th year of cyder making in the parish of Aspall, Suffolk, England."

5.5% ABV.

Classic Organic Suffolk Cyder

"A Strong and robust cyder made from fresh pressed organically grown English cyder apples. With a full cyder flavour, Aspall Organic Cyder is the perfect accompaniment to food."

7% ABV.

Dry Premier Cru Suffolk Cyder

"A full apple flavour cyder that captures the essence of an orchard. Light on the tongue with a clean crisp refreshing apple taste that makes it the premier cru of cyders. Ideal with food or simply as a refreshing drink on its own.
"Since 1728 the Chevallier family has strived to produce the finest cyder possible. Using only the juice if whole fresh pressed English apples, eight generations of expertise is applied to the cyder making process to create a truly impressive cyder that has won numerous awards for quality."

7.% ABV.

I found that the Draught Cyder was the best. The organic one is too dry and slightly bitter, which is not what I expect from a cyder. The premier cru, though interesting, is a tad too dry too.

Read more on Aspall Cyder website.

Sauza Tequila Gold

"Double distilled for a smoother, more mellow character, Sauza Gold tequila is a taste of the unexpected. Its fresh agave flavor is clean and crisp with hints of sweet caramel and oaky softness; enjoy it straight as a cold shold, or discover how it lends its unique character to your favorite tequila cocktails."

This tequila works very well in Margaritas.

• 4 cL tequila (Sauza Gold)
• 2 cL freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 cL triple sec (Cointreau)

Shake hard the ingredients with ice. Strain into a half salt-rime cocktail glass.

I don't like when the glass is rimmed with a thick crust of salt. I prefer adding a thin layer of salt on just half of the rim so that I can alternate between a little bit of salt with a mouthfull of margarita and no salt at all.

40% ABV. Read more on Sauza website.