Chorizo a la sidra or chorizo sausage in cider is one of the most traditional tapas, which is easy to prepare. Spanish chorizo sausage is tasty by itself but is used as an ingredient in many spanish tapas, stews, soups, and rice dishes. Fresh or uncured chorizo is needed for this particular recipe. The other main ingredient is sidraor "Hard" Apple cidertypical of the region of asturias, spain, and is slightly fizzy, low in alcohol. It is a popular drink all over spain, especially in the summer months when a cold, refreshing glass of cider is welcome. However, warm chorizo a la sidra is served year-round.