Why Lavender Royale Is Our Go-To Cider for Mardi Gras Season

Mardi Gras season is all about big flavors, bright colors, and a little bit of indulgence. Around here, that means king cake on the table, something spicy on the stove, and a glass of cider that can keep up with all of it.

For us, that glass is Lavender Royale. 💜

From now through Fat Tuesday, we are offering $2 off all four packs and bottles of Lavender Royale to go in our taproom, so you can stock up for king cake, crawfish, and whatever else is on your Mardi Gras menu. This is your guide to what makes Lavender Royale special, why it pairs so well with carnival food, and how it earned its name.

What Is Lavender Royale?

Lavender Royale starts the same way all of our ciders start: with real apples. We make our cider with the same care and intention you would expect from a winery, focusing on balance, brightness, and flavor rather than sweetness alone.

Lavender Royale is:

• A sparkling cider that drinks more like a light, festive wine than a beer

• Infused with lavender and honey for a soft, floral aroma and warm finish

  
  

The apples are still the main character. The floral notes sit on top, adding a layer of aroma and a little extra elegance. The result is a cider that looks and feels like a celebration, without ever losing its orchard roots.

Why Lavender Royale Works So Well With Mardi Gras Food

Mardi Gras food tends to be big, bold, and sometimes messy in the best possible way. Think crawfish boils, fried seafood, gumbo, and plates that do not skimp on spice or richness. Lavender Royale is built to stand next to all of that.

Bright acidity for rich dishes

Étouffée, boudin, fried seafood, creamy dips, and mac and cheese all bring a lot of richness to the table. Lavender Royale has enough acidity to cut through that richness and refresh your palate between bites. Each sip resets things so the next forkful still tastes exciting.

Bubbles for heat and spice

When you are eating something with a little kick, bubbles help. The light sparkle in Lavender Royale lifts flavors and keeps things feeling lively instead of heavy. It works well with Cajun and Creole dishes, where spice is part of the point but you still want balance.

Fruit and floral notes for sweets

Mardi Gras is also a dessert holiday. King cake and other pastries show up often, and Lavender Royale is very comfortable on that part of the table too. The apple character and floral notes play nicely with cinnamon, vanilla, and pastry, and the cider’s brightness keeps things from feeling too sugary.

If you want a simple pairing plan, you can think of Lavender Royale for three main lanes:

• Savory and spicy: crawfish, gumbo, fried seafood, jambalaya

• Rich and creamy: cheese-heavy dips, boudin balls, mac and cheese, étouffée

• Sweet: king cake and other baked desserts

  
  

Pour one cider, move around the table, and it will meet each of those styles in a slightly different way.

How to Serve Lavender Royale for Mardi Gras

You do not need anything complicated to make Lavender Royale shine. A few small choices can help it feel even more special.

Chill it well.

Serve Lavender Royale cold, the same way you would serve a sparkling wine or crisp white wine. A few hours in the fridge is perfect.

Choose a glass that shows off the color.

A clear glass is ideal so you can see that soft lavender hue. Wine glasses, flutes, or simple stemless glasses all work nicely.

Use it as your welcome pour.

Pour small glasses as people arrive, so everyone’s first taste of Mardi Gras at your place is something bright and bubbly.

Keep it on the table.

Let Lavender Royale sit alongside the food. Encourage people to try it with different dishes and notice how it changes from bite to bite.

Limited Edition Lavender Royale: Butterfly Pea Color Magic

For Mardi Gras, Lavender Royale is getting the limited edition treatment. This seasonal release is infused with butterfly pea flowers, which naturally tint the cider a soft lavender that deepens toward purple once it is blended with our bright and crisp cider.

The result is a glass that looks as festive as the holiday itself. It is still the same orchard-first cider at its core, but with a visual twist that makes it feel special when you set it on the table next to king cake, crawfish, and all the purple, green, and gold of carnival season.

This version of Lavender Royale is only available for a limited time at our taproom or via mail order, which makes it a fun one to enjoy while Mardi Gras lasts.

Stock Up for Carnival Season

If Lavender Royale sounds like it belongs in your Mardi Gras plans, you can pick it up directly from us at the taproom.

From now through Fat Tuesday, we are offering $2 off all four packs and bottles of Lavender Royale to go, so it is easy to add a little lavender sparkle to your king cake parties, crawfish boils, and parade-day plans.

Whether you are going all out with a full spread or keeping it simple at home, Lavender Royale is ready to give your Mardi Gras the royal treatment.