Crystal Springs Resort will celebrate Malus Domestica, the orchard apple, on Saturday, September 26, in Hamburg, New Jersey. The dinner features the fruit in all its forms from cider to spirits to use as an ingredient in savory dishes. Guests will explore the differences between varieties of apples and their unique flavors during a reception featuring local ciders and cocktails.
Then they will enjoy a four-course dinner from Executive Chef Anthony Bucco paired with ciders and cocktails in the outdoor Chef’s Garden. Guests will receive a takeaway package of cider donuts after the event.
Celebrate Malus Domestica at Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs Resort Mixologist Stephen Thomas will start the festivities, leading the discussion and serving three signature cocktails including The Malus Domestica. The first cocktail is “Warwick Applejack”: made with American Spirits Barrel Aged Liqueur, fresh apple and Doc’s Hard Apple Cider. Next will be the “Applejack Rose”: made with Black Dirt Distillery Applejack, housemade pomegranate syrup, and pomegranate bitters. And finally he will serve up “A Stroll Through the Orchard”: made with Calvados, fresh cider and honey crisp apple.
Chef Bucco will showcase the versatility of different varieties of apples with a four-course fall menu. He starts with Ginger Gold Apple & Quinoa with parsnip and sage. Next he’s serving Tuna with Cameo apple, argan oil, and cilantro. Then it is on to Duck Liver with Cortland apple, peanuts and caramel; finally, the last course features Pork Shoulder with Macoun apple and squash.
The reception starts at 6:00 pm in the Chef’s Garden, the resort’s seasonal restaurant set in a lush organic garden; dinner will then follow at 6:45 pm. The cost for the reception and dinner with all cocktails and cider pairings is $55.00 per person. (Plus tax and gratuity.) You can reserve your spot by calling ahead (844-207-3203).
