NEW York-inspired diner, Mustard, which is based in Sale, is taking Thanksgiving celebrations back to its foundations this year.

Ahead of Thanksgiving DAY (November 24). it has literally ‘given thanks’ to the Manchester based community project, Moss Cider, for supplying it with its bottled Moss Cider and Pyder drinks, and has transformed the cider into its very own ‘Hot Apple Cider’, available throughout the Thanksgiving and winter season.

The social enterprise collects apples from around the North West and then presses them into cider and apple juice that it sells through local bars, restaurants and independent shops.

Established in 2010 by Moss Side resident Dan Hasler and fellow cider-lover Jo Weeks, Moss Cider has reinvested funds generated to-date in growing the project, with an overall aim that 10 per cent of future profits will be invested into ‘green fingered’ projects in Moss Side.

The partnership with Mustard was formed after the owners of Mustard, Jane and Gavin Gosnell, discovered the cider online and loved the organisation’s community focus and spirit.

Jane Gosnell, owner of Mustard said: “The work that Moss Cider carries out within the local Moss Side area has achieved some great results. We wanted to create a Thanksgiving menu that made a difference and by stocking and selling the group’s delicious cider, we can go some way to helping them invest in the Manchester community.”

Dan Hasler from Moss Cider added: “Thank you to Mustard for working with us and we are thankful to our donors and volunteers. Without them we wouldn't exist.”

Mustard will be selling the Hot Apple Cider during its Thanksgiving celebrations, alongside a very special themed menu with a choice of all American dishes.