In the early days of the apple in the U.S., it was used specifically for juice to create cider. It was so popular that it was named both the national beverage and a currency for barter in the early 1800s.
Source: Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, p. 45
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
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Tags: apple, cider, currency, national beverage, U.S. history
