It’s not that all became suddenly right in the world, or that it was the best thing I’d ever tasted, but my first sample of fresh apple cider was exactly as it was supposed to be. It’s not hard to buy jugs of cider at most grocery stores as apple harvest begins around the States. Different state, different apples, different kind of press, but the same kind of crystallizing moment on taking that first sip. It’s a little warm yet to go for the traditional hot spiced apple cider, so a cold spicy cider was calling my name. • 1 ½ cups apple cider, cold• juice of 1 lime• a couple slices of jalapeño• 1 (12-oz) can ginger beer/ginger ale, cold• 1 small apple, sliced thinlyCombine cider, lime juice, and jalapeño; let set a few minutes.