Local, Fresh, & Michigan Made

At Rochester Cider Mill, we take great pride in ensuring that all of our products are Michigan-made, with the majority of our ingredients sourced from farms within 50 miles of the mill. We believe in quality over quantity, and this commitment is at the heart of everything we offer.

We never cut corners or compromise the integrity of our products. Instead, we focus on delivering the freshest, highest-quality goods, harvested at their peak. Because we prioritize local, in-season produce, ensuring that everything you get from us is as fresh and flavorful as possible. Availability may vary depending on the time of year and the natural supply.

Please call for availability. Products can change on a daily basis.

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Hand Crafted Apple Cider  | Farm Fresh By Season | Tried And True  | Homemade Caramel Apples

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Michigan Fresh Homegrown Farm Fresh Peaches available in Late Summer

Hand Crafted Apple Cider

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At Rochester Cider Mill, our apple cider is crafted with pride, using only the freshest Michigan apples. Each batch is made with two or more apple varieties to achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor, a technique that has been cherished by the Barkham family for generations. Unpasteurized and free of preservatives, our cider offers a pure and authentic taste, preserving the natural flavors of the apples. From week to week, our cider evolves as the apples ripen, creating a unique experience every time, but always delivering the rich, consistent quality we’re known for.

We also take great pride in offering exclusive specialty ciders, where we blend our traditional apple cider with locally sourced fruits like pear, peach, cherry, and more. Whether it’s our specialty blends or holiday ciders, perfect for festive gatherings, our variations provide something for everyone throughout the season.

From refreshing cider slushies on warm days to warming hot mulled cider in the colder months, every sip of Rochester Cider Mill cider tells the story of our commitment to handcrafted quality and family tradition.

Fresh made warm donuts paired with a cool glass of crisp fresh pressed apple cider makes visiting Rochester Cider Mill a treat

Our Cider Collection

  • Traditional Apple Cider – specially created with two more more apple varieties to ensure balance and proper flavor. A cherished family recipe passed down through generations.

  • Specialty Cider – our exclusive recipes combine sweet apples with another fruit such as pear, peach, grape, cherry, cranberry, or blueberry to create a handcrafted custom blend. Watch for announcements regarding availability and be the first to find out with our newsletter.

  • Holiday Cider – available for Thanksgiving and Christmas: our secret apple blend is extra sweet and perfect for sharing.

  • Cider Slushies – our traditional apple cider is cooled into a yummy icy-cold slush, perfectly sweet and great for warm days.

  • Hot Mulled Cider – our traditional apple cider warmed with mulling spices including cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg.

Exclusive Cider Blends

Our handcrafted cider blends are released occasionally. Follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when a new batch is available. Please note that our traditional apple cider is always on hand.

Handcrafted Cider at Rochester Cider Mill includes traditional apple as well as custom blends that incorporate peaches, pears, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, or other fruits, balanced and blended for the best in taste
Old Fashioned Leather Belt Driven Apple Cider Press Agriculture
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Rochester Michigan Cider Mill Unpasteurized Handcrafted Old Fashioned Sweet Apple Cider

Experience the magic of tradition as our over 150-year-old, leather belt-driven cider press squeezes every drop of precious cider from the finest Michigan apples. This historic process, unchanged for generations, uses brute force and craftsmanship to deliver the fresh, unfiltered flavor you love.

When do we press? Typically, we press once a week, or more frequently as needed to meet the high demand for our cider. Each batch is made with the same dedication and hard work that has been part of cider making for centuries.

Handcrafted Unpasteurized Apple Cider Custom Blend Batches with fruit or plain Oakland County Cider Mill Rochester Michigan

Specialty Blend Cider Production

An exclusive blend of apples and grapes are used to make this specialty cider.

Farm Fresh By Season

Late Summer Harvest

Summer fresh produce satisfies with peaches, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, beets, and tomatillos.

Summer produce can include carrots, beets, peppers, tomatoes, and more at Rochester Cider Mill. Fresh from our garden.

Fall Time Favorites

Chrysanthemums, Indian corn, fire wood, gourds, pie pumpkins, and carving pumpkins prevail.

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Winter Time Warmers

Fire wood, Holiday Pies, and Hot Mulled Cider delight during the colder months of the year.

Winter at Rochester Cider Mill beautiful snowfall Michigan

Tried And True

Beloved and consistently available, these items can typically be found at the mill the entire four months that we are open from Labor Day to New Years Eve. Stock varies so if there is a specific item you want, please give us a call ahead of your visit.

  • Apple Cider – whether you like traditional cider or one of our exclusive specialty styles of cider, we have something for everyone. Learn more above.

  • Fresh Picked Apples – we always have at least four varieties and up to 14 varieties at our peak (stock is always changing as the season progresses, so please call for details).

  • Donuts – plain, cinnamon-sugar, blueberry, apple cinnamon with maple glaze, powdered, cherry, chocolate frosted, chocolate frosted with sprinkles.

  • Caramel Apples – with or without nuts, homemade from scratch using our generations-old family recipe.

  • Pies – Baked fresh every day: Pumpkin, Apple, Pecan, Blueberry, Fruit of the Forest, Peach, Cherry, Peach Berry, and Caramel Apple Nut. Available daily or order for the holidays.

  • Jams, Jellies, Salsa, and Butters – includes Blueberry Rhubarb Preserves, Apple Butter, Pumpkin Butter, Hot Cinnamon Apple Cider Jelly, FROG (figs, raspberries, Oranges, Ginger) Jam, Peach Rhubarb Preserves, Blueberry Preserves, Apple Salsa, Jalapeño Pepper Jelly, Peach Rhubarb Preserves, and many more. 

  • Handcrafted Apple Cider Vinegar – made at the mill in a variety of blends including Apple Peach, Hot Pepper, Grape, Blueberry, and more.

  • Squash – farm fresh varieties include Acorn, Butternut, Hubbard, Delicata, Buttercup, Golden Harvest, Dumpling, and Spaghetti.

  • Michigan Honey – from Honeyflow Farm, includes honey, raw honey, honey combs, and more.

  • Michigan Maple Syrup – includes Doodle’s Sugarbush products including syrup, candy, sugar, and suckers.

  • Popping Corn – includes White, Yellow, and Mushroom farm-grown popping corn from Michigan.

  • Cinnamon Sticks – perfect for baking, cooking, beverages, and more.

  • Mulling Spices – a blend of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg, the perfect addition for hot cider on cold days. May also be used for wine.

  • Candy – includes MichiGummies from Shurms Candy, wax lips, caramel apple suckers, Charm Pops, Neccos, and more.

  • Seasonal Holiday Decor – Discover a delightful assortment of festive items, from ceramic pumpkins to charming Christmas decorations. Our collection varies throughout the season, offering unique pieces to bring a touch of holiday spirit to your home.

Rochester Cider Mill creates their own custom handcrafted apple cider vinegar and we create it in a variety of handcrafted blends.

Michigan Grown Apples

We offer a wide range of Michigan apples, with seasonal varieties that may include Golden Russet, McIntosh, Mutsu, Fuji, Jonathon, Michigan Red Delicious, Northern Spy, Ida Red, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Empire, Evercrisp, Honeycrisp, Ginger Gold, and more.

Stock varies as the season progresses, so call for the latest availability.

Homemade Caramel Apples

Our caramel apples are handmade with the finest ingredients, including Michigan sugar, butter, and molasses, creating a rich and decadent coating that perfectly complements the crisp apples. Each apple is carefully dipped and made with attention to detail, ensuring a delicious treat in every bite. Whether you prefer your caramel apples with or without nuts, each one is a celebration of fall flavors, crafted fresh just for you.

“Super delicious caramel apples. Thick chewy caramel smothering a fresh red tart and crisp apple. Yum! Donuts were tasty too!”

Karen H.
Trevor Barkham continues the tradition of making homemade Caramel Apples at Rochester Cider Mill
Homemade Caramel Apples with Nuts are a favorite in Southeast Michigan Metro Detroit at Rochester Cider Mill
Our homemade caramel apples are created with our traditional family recipe using the best michigan ingredients at Rochester Cider Mill